Audit Manager or Director, Manufacturing

CliftonLarsonAllen; Orlando, Lakeland (FL, FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national professional services firm as an Audit Director or Manager, where you will create opportunities for clients in the manufacturing and technology sectors. This role involves planning and supervising audit engagements, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic solutions. Be part of a culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental Health Coverage

Quarterly Wellness Stipend

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum 6 years of public accounting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of client engagements.
• Lead decision-making for assigned clients and engagements.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Financial Statement Preparation

Audit Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA License Certification

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.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our CLA Tampa Bay Manufacturing team. This position can sit in either our Tampa or Orlando offices. In this role, you'll work with CLA's manufacturing, distribution, and technology clients, providing them clarity into their businesses.

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

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's private industry client as 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.

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 public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• 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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.