Healthcare Audit Manager/Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our Healthcare Assurance team in Washington. You will oversee planning, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements, delivering value to clients and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 6+ years in public accounting, a CPA, and proven leadership. Compensation reflects market ranges in Washington and CLA’s commitment to career growth and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of assurance engagements for assigned clients.
• In-charge responsibility: plan timing, staffing and execution for efficient operation and value delivery.
• Lead engagement decisions and keep Engagement Principal informed of major decisions and progress.
• Develop and mentor staff; assist in recruiting, planning, and staff evaluation.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

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

CPA 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.

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

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.

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.

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 Washington is: $105,000.00 - $181,000.00

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.