Nonprofit Audit Director/Manager - Lead Impactful Teams

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join the Northeast Nonprofit team. This in-office role can be based in Pittsburgh, PA, West Hartford, CT, or Shelton, CT. You will work with nonprofit clients, guiding engagements, staffing, and client communication to deliver value and quality service.

The ideal candidate has a CPA license, a minimum of six years in a large firm, and a passion for leading teams and delivering strategic solutions for clients’ nonprofits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

CLA is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join the Northeast Nonprofit team. This in-office role can be based in Pittsburgh, PA, West Hartford, CT, or Shelton, CT. You will work with nonprofit clients, guiding engagements, staffing, and client communication to deliver value and quality service.

The ideal candidate has a CPA license, a minimum of six years in a large firm, and a passion for leading teams and delivering strategic solutions for clients’ nonprofits.