Audit Manager/Director, Professional Services Industry Team

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in several cities, including Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta or Nashville.

You will lead audit engagements and guide teams through every phase of the engagement lifecycle. As a trusted advisor, you will drive engagement strategy, staffing, budgeting, and delivery, while mentoring high-performing professionals and enriching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 6+ years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, guiding teams through all phases of the engagement lifecycle.
• Drive engagement strategy, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution, ensuring on-time delivery and value.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and decision-maker for client engagements, communicating progress and recommendations to principals and client leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through coaching and performance management.
• Cultivate strong client relationships by discussing engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and fees.
• Review and enhance audit programs and internal controls, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
• Monitor engagement performance, budgets, and deadlines, identifying process improvements.
• Facilitate impactful client meetings, presenting findings and strategic insights.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Engagement management

Team coaching

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.