Audit Senior — Lead Engagements & Growth (Travel)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our professional services team. Based in one of our offices in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, you will support audit engagements for diverse clients and develop specialized industry knowledge.

You will lead audit engagements, manage planning and fieldwork, coordinate timelines and budgets, assess internal controls, and prepare financial statements while maintaining strong client relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required.
• Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, managing day-to-day activities from planning and fieldwork through financial statement preparation and final delivery.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient execution, high-quality service, and a seamless client experience.
• Evaluate client accounting processes and operating procedures, identifying opportunities to enhance controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, providing insights and recommendations to support strong financial reporting and compliance practices.
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and required communications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for engagement teams and clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and the clear presentation of technical accounting and audit matters.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership and client stakeholders to address emerging issues, communicate engagement progress, and deliver meaningful business insights and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our professional services team. Based in one of our offices in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, you will support audit engagements for diverse clients and develop specialized industry knowledge.

You will lead audit engagements, manage planning and fieldwork, coordinate timelines and budgets, assess internal controls, and prepare financial statements while maintaining strong client relationships