Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Comprehensive benefit options

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager for our Northeast offices focusing on State and Local Government (SLG). The role involves managing client relationships and leading audit engagements while ensuring compliance with financial planning objectives.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, a CPA certification, and at least 6 years of public accounting experience. Join a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis on financial audits.
• Experience managing governmental audits is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships effectively.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding.
• Lead staff development and oversee client engagement teams.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate developments.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership and team management

Financial statement preparation

Governmental audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA license certification

Job description

Overview

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. With more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we strive 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. CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Northeast offices. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA, consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2,100 local, county, and state government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence. Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred.
• CPA license certification is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is $109,000.00 - $184,000.00.

The compensation range for this position in New York is $125,400.00 - $190,000.00.

Equal Opportunity and Wellness

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.