Audit Manager or Director – Retail (DoD Contract)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our Central Texas team, supporting a DoD contract and serving clients across Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth. This role requires CPA, 6+ years of public accounting experience, and strong leadership to mentor staff and manage client relationships.

The position offers on-site work with travel to client sites and opportunities to expand services and grow business within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience, emphasis in audits.
• Current CPA license.
• Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts.
• Ability to travel to client sites, possibly overnight.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to show leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Dynamic interpersonal manner to train staff.
• Excellent client service orientation with a capacity to develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of regular services for clients assigned by Principals.
• In-charge responsibility; plan timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements.
• Lead engagement decisions; inform the Engagement Principal of major progress.
• Develop a capable team through recruiting, planning, resolving issues, and mentoring.
• Supervise engagement letters, discuss terms with clients, and obtain signed letters.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs and present to the Engagement Principal.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Accounting degree

CPA license

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our Central Texas team, supporting a DoD contract and serving clients across Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth. This role requires CPA, 6+ years of public accounting experience, and strong leadership to mentor staff and manage client relationships.

The position offers on-site work with travel to client sites and opportunities to expand services and grow business within a collaborative culture.