Higher Education Audit Lead — Director/Manager

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join the Higher Education Assurance team in Washington. You will lead engagements for state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and related philanthropic activities, ensuring quality and client value.

The role emphasizes planning, staffing, and delivering audits, mentoring staff, and maintaining client relationships while guiding engagement economics and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in a large professional services firm.
• CPA required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of higher ed engagements.
• Plan timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements.
• Lead decision-making and inform principals of progress.
• Develop a trained, accountable team and mentor staff.
• Supervise engagement letters, discuss terms with clients, and estimate fees.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs for approval.
• Monitor progress, budgets, deadlines, and client communication.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

CPA

Client relations

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join the Higher Education Assurance team in Washington. You will lead engagements for state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and related philanthropic activities, ensuring quality and client value.

The role emphasizes planning, staffing, and delivering audits, mentoring staff, and maintaining client relationships while guiding engagement economics and timelines.