Senior Audit Director - Manufacturing & Logistics

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CLA, a top 10 national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Manufacturing and Logistics Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, where you will partner with manufacturing organizations to deliver audit services and business insights.

You will lead engagements, drive strategy, mentor teams, and build strong client relationships, ensuring quality and compliance across the engagement

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.
• 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

• Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for CLA's manufacturing clients, guiding them through all phases of the engagement lifecycle while delivering exceptional client service and value.
• Drive engagement strategy, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and aligned with client expectations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key decision-maker for client engagements, proactively communicating progress, recommendations, and significant developments to Engagement Principals and client leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams by recruiting top talent, providing coaching and technical guidance, managing performance, and supporting professional growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strong client relationships by discussing engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and fees, ensuring a seamless experience from engagement letter through final deliverables.
• Review and enhance audit programs and internal control evaluations, providing technical oversight and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Monitor engagement performance, budgets, and deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve processes, deliver insights, and create meaningful value for clients.
• Facilitate impactful client meetings, presenting findings, recommendations, and strategic insights that help organizations make informed business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Team mentorship

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Job description

CLA, a top 10 national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Manufacturing and Logistics Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, where you will partner with manufacturing organizations to deliver audit services and business insights.

You will lead engagements, drive strategy, mentor teams, and build strong client relationships, ensuring quality and compliance across the engagement