CliftonLarsonAllen

Audit Director National Assurance - State and Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen$107K — $175K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 6 years of public accounting or equivalent experience
  • CPA or equivalent certification
  • Current knowledge of professional standards, including GASB, and Uniform Guidance
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to convey complex concepts to teams and clients

Responsibilities

  • Interact and collaborate with Firm members and clients
  • Perform quality control reviews of assurance engagements
  • Analyze audit observations and findings and conduct root cause analyses
  • Provide technical assistance for application of professional standards
  • Aid in developing and maintaining assurance methodology
  • Produce thought leadership for internal and external audiences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Focus on employee wellness including physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
  • Flexible location option for the role
  • Investment in employee career growth and collaboration
Full Job Description
CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director in our National Assurance Group tosupport our State and Local Government practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive audit technical review experience working with GASB reporters, with a strong emphasis on state and local governments and/or higher education institutions. This individual should demonstrate a deep understanding of the operations and standards unique to these entities, including proficiency in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, and generally accepted accounting principles. This role reports directly to the Managing Principal of National Assurance and can be located in any state.

How you'll create opportunities in this role:
  • Interact and collaborate with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion with clients
  • Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements
  • Analyze observations and findings, perform root cause analysis, and proactively collaborate to develop process improvements
  • Be a technical resource for engagement teams assisting in research and consultation for the application of professional standards and generally accepted accounting principles,
  • Assist in development and maintenance of assurance methodology and practice aids for implementation of new standards and related learning,
  • Develop thought leadership for internal and external users


Qualifications for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 6 years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent
  • CPA or equivalent
  • Current on professional standards, Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Uniform Guidance
  • Problem solver and solution provider
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to engagement teams and clients
  • Ability to use various assurance research products effectively
  • Location is flexible


Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact the position of pay within the range.

-The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is - $98,000.00- $168,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Illinois is - $98,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is - $107,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Colorado is - $116,000.00 - $187,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Washington is - $107,000.00 - $181,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in California is - $116,000.00 - $194,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Virginia is - $124,000.00 - $187,000.00

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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