Audit Manager/Director, Retail — Lead Engagements & Teams

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our Central Texas team (Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth). The role supports a Department of Defense (DoD) contract requiring U.S. citizenship.

You will lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and manage client relationships while delivering high-quality assurance services. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of public accounting experience, and a CPA license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Current CPA license required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts.
• Ability to travel to client sites that may also require overnight travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Dynamic interpersonal manner with capacity to develop and train staff.
• Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm’s regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to deliver value to clients.
• Lead decision-making for engagements; keep the Engagement Principal informed of progress.
• Develop a trained team through recruitment planning, problem resolution, staff coaching, and mentoring.
• Supervise engagement letters and discuss terms with clients; ensure engagement letters are signed.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs; revise as needed and present to Engagement Principal.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments and recommendations; prepare final client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our Central Texas team (Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth). The role supports a Department of Defense (DoD) contract requiring U.S. citizenship.

You will lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and manage client relationships while delivering high-quality assurance services. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of public accounting experience, and a CPA license.