Senior Audit Leader: Drive Engagements & Mentorship

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our St. Louis or Kansas City offices. The role involves planning, supervising, and delivering assurance engagements with oversight from Principals. Applicants should have a CPA license, 6+ years of public accounting, and strong leadership and client management skills.

You will lead teams, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while ensuring high-quality services and adherence to budgets and timelines. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Current CPA license required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts.
• Ability to travel to client sites that may require overnight travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
• 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 informed of major decisions and engagement progress.
• Develop a team through recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and mentoring.
• Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the Engagement Principal and ensure client sign-off prior to start.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments to the Engagement Principal and maintain client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our St. Louis or Kansas City offices. The role involves planning, supervising, and delivering assurance engagements with oversight from Principals. Applicants should have a CPA license, 6+ years of public accounting, and strong leadership and client management skills.

You will lead teams, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while ensuring high-quality services and adherence to budgets and timelines. Travel to client sites is expected.