Public Sector Audit Director - Lead & Deliver Impact

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 114,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Northeast offices. The role focuses on leading governmental audits, managing client engagements, and developing staff within a dynamic team.

CPA certification is required and a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is expected. This role emphasizes client relationships, timely delivery, and mentorship within CLA's growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred.
• CPA license certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence. Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Team leadership

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Northeast offices. The role focuses on leading governmental audits, managing client engagements, and developing staff within a dynamic team.

CPA certification is required and a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is expected. This role emphasizes client relationships, timely delivery, and mentorship within CLA's growth-oriented environment.