Senior Audit & Assurance Director (Nonprofits)

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is hiring an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager to join CLA's growing Northeast Region. This in-office role is based out of one of our Pittsburgh, PA, Shelton, CT, or West Hartford, CT locations.

You will plan, supervise, and lead nonprofit and other engagements, manage staffing and budgets, review internal controls, and communicate findings to Principals and clients. CPA required; 6+ years in public accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• 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

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm's nonprofit and other regulated industry engagements as delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to promote efficiency and value.
• Lead decision-making for engagements; keep the Engagement Principal informed of progress.
• Develop a trained team through recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, and coaching staff.
• Supervise engagement letters and discuss terms with clients; estimate fees and obtain signatures.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs; revise as necessary and present for approval.
• Monitor progress, deadlines and budgets; communicate developments to the Engagement Principal with conclusions and recommendations.
• Manage client relationships and prepare final client meetings.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Team leadership

Client management

Engagement planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

Audit software

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is hiring an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager to join CLA's growing Northeast Region. This in-office role is based out of one of our Pittsburgh, PA, Shelton, CT, or West Hartford, CT locations.

You will plan, supervise, and lead nonprofit and other engagements, manage staffing and budgets, review internal controls, and communicate findings to Principals and clients. CPA required; 6+ years in public accounting preferred.