Audit Manager/Director, Professional Services Industry Team

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem.

As a key client advisor, you'll partner with professional services organizations to deliver audit services, insights, and help clients navigate challenges. You will lead and oversee audit engagements, drive strategy, mentor teams, manage budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in a large professional services or public accounting firm.
• CPA license certification is required.
• Leadership mindset with ability to guide a high-performing team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients.
• Drive engagement strategy: planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution.
• Serve as trusted advisor and communicator to client leadership.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams with coaching and guidance.
• Cultivate client relationships and discuss objectives, scope, and fees.
• Review audit programs and internal controls for quality and compliance.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and deadlines to deliver value.
• Present findings and strategic insights in client meetings.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is looking for an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our growing Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem. As a key client advisor, you'll partner with professional services organizations to deliver audit services, provide business insights, and help clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

How you'll create opportunities in this Audit Director or Manager role:

• Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, guiding teams through all phases of the engagement lifecycle while delivering exceptional client service and value.
• Drive engagement strategy, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and aligned with client expectations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key decision‑maker for client engagements, proactively communicating progress, recommendations, and significant developments to Engagement Principals and client leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams by recruiting top talent, providing coaching and technical guidance, managing performance, and supporting professional growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strong client relationships by discussing engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and fees, ensuring a seamless experience from engagement letter through final deliverables.
• Review and enhance audit programs and internal control evaluations, providing technical oversight and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Monitor engagement performance, budgets, and deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve processes, deliver insights, and create meaningful value for clients.
• Facilitate impactful client meetings, presenting findings, recommendations, and strategic insights that help organizations make informed business decisions.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.
• CPA license certification is required.
• You jump at the chance to help others and you're ready to lead a team of high‑performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and can confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love to work with clients' to help their businesses succeed strategically.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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