Higher Education Audit Director/Manager - Lead & Develop

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

Job summary

CLA is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Higher Education Assurance team in Washington. You will lead engagement planning, staffing, and execution for higher education clients, delivering value and guiding teams under Principals.

Required are a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 6+ years in public accounting, CPA, and strong client leadership, with a track record of mentoring staff and managing complex engagements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s higher ed industry clients as delegated by Principals.
• Assume in-charge responsibility by planning the timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements to promote efficient operations and deliver value to clients.
• Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements and clients; keep the Engagement Principal fully informed of major decisions and engagement progress.
• Develop a trained and accountable team by assisting with recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating performance, and serving as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.
• Supervise the preparation of engagement letters for approval by the Engagement Principal; discuss the nature and terms of each assignment with clients; estimate fees; and ensure clients sign and return engagement letters before work begins.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.
• Monitor engagement progress, time budgets, and deadlines; communicate important developments to the Engagement Principal along with relevant facts, conclusions, and recommendations; maintain ongoing communication with client management; and prepare for final client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Education

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

CPA

Job description

CLA is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Higher Education Assurance team in Washington. You will lead engagement planning, staffing, and execution for higher education clients, delivering value and guiding teams under Principals.

Required are a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 6+ years in public accounting, CPA, and strong client leadership, with a track record of mentoring staff and managing complex engagements.