Higher Education Audit Director: Lead Teams, Impact Funding

CliftonLarsonAllen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our Higher Education practice in Texas. The role focuses on leading audits, client relationships, and staff development in a top national firm with a strong public service orientation.

Houston-based anytime. The position requires CPA licensure and at least 6 years of public accounting audit experience, preferably in higher education, with leadership of teams and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• CPA license required; leadership of teams preferred in higher education audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with clients in higher education.
• Assist clients in obtaining funding to positively impact their communities.
• Assist clients with audit and financial planning objectives using available tools.
• Mentor staff, oversee client engagement teams and staff development.
• Lead engagement progress, monitor budgets and deadlines, and communicate updates to the engagement principal.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit leadership

Higher Education audits

CPA license

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA licensure

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our Higher Education practice in Texas. The role focuses on leading audits, client relationships, and staff development in a top national firm with a strong public service orientation.

Houston-based anytime. The position requires CPA licensure and at least 6 years of public accounting audit experience, preferably in higher education, with leadership of teams and strong communication skills.