Impactful Nonprofit Audit Leader (Director/Manager)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Northeast Nonprofit team. This in-office role can be based out of Pittsburgh, PA, West Hartford, CT, or Shelton, CT, and you will work with nonprofit clients to make an impact in your local community.

You will lead engagements, plan staffing, supervise engagement teams, review work, and mentor staff. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years in a public accounting firm, and a CPA license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.
• CPA license certification is required.
• You jump at the chance to help others and you're ready to lead a team of high-performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and can confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love to work with clients' to help their businesses succeed strategically.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's nonprofit industry clients as 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

6+ years experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Northeast Nonprofit team. This in-office role can be based out of Pittsburgh, PA, West Hartford, CT, or Shelton, CT, and you will work with nonprofit clients to make an impact in your local community.

You will lead engagements, plan staffing, supervise engagement teams, review work, and mentor staff. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years in a public accounting firm, and a CPA license are required.