Higher Education Audit Director/Manager - Lead Engagements

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 181.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

CLA is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our Higher Education Assurance team. You’ll work with higher education clients, including state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and their philanthropic, research, and athletic initiatives.

You’ll lead engagements, supervise staff, and develop teams while maintaining client relationships and CPA standards. This role emphasizes strategic leadership and timely delivery within a collaborative environment.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm’s higher ed engagements as delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements to promote efficiency and value.
• Lead engagement decisions and keep the Engagement Principal informed of progress.
• Develop a trained and accountable team through recruiting, assigning, resolving problems, and mentoring staff.
• Supervise engagement letters; discuss terms with clients; estimate fees; ensure letters are signed before work begins.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs; revise as needed and present for approval.
• Monitor progress, budgets, deadlines; communicate developments to the Engagement Principal and client management.

Conocimientos

Client relationship management

Leadership

Public accounting

Mentoring

Educación

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Descripción del empleo

CLA is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our Higher Education Assurance team. You’ll work with higher education clients, including state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and their philanthropic, research, and athletic initiatives.

You’ll lead engagements, supervise staff, and develop teams while maintaining client relationships and CPA standards. This role emphasizes strategic leadership and timely delivery within a collaborative environment.