Audit Manager or Director - Healthcare

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our Healthcare Assurance team. The role entails planning, supervising, and delivering high‑quality assurance engagements for healthcare clients, with leadership responsibilities across staff and engagements.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, and 6+ years of public accounting experience, with proven ability to manage client relationships and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of assurance engagements.
• Lead decision‑making for assigned engagements/clients and keep the Engagement Principal informed.
• Develop a trained team through recruitment, planning, and mentoring.
• Supervise engagement letters and discuss terms with clients; estimate fees.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs and present findings for approval.
• Monitor engagement progress, time budgets, and deadlines; communicate updates to the Engagement Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

About CLA

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.

Audit Director / Manager (Healthcare Assurance)

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Healthcare Assurance team.

Responsibilities

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director or Manager role: Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s regular services for those clients delegated by Principals. Assume in-charge responsibility; plan the timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to promote the most efficient operation and deliver value to our clients. Lead the decision‑making process for assigned engagements/clients; keep the Engagement Principal fully informed of major decisions and the engagement progress. Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs. Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the Engagement Principal, discuss the nature and terms of the assignment with the client, estimate fees, and ensure client signs and returns the engagement letter prior to the start of the engagement. Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval. Follow the engagement progress through monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence; communicate important developments to the Engagement Principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations; provide ongoing attention to client management; and prepare final client meetings.

Requirements

What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 6+ years of public accounting experience Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management preferred. CPA required Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships. Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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Benefits

• health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

About CLA (continued)

About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website.

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Career Development

Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles, it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

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Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.