CliftonLarsonAllen

Audit Manager/Director, Professional Services Industry Team

CliftonLarsonAllen • $110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in public accounting or large professional services firm
  • CPA certification required
  • Proven leadership skills to manage high-performing teams
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Client-focused with a passion for driving business success

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee audit engagements for professional services clients
  • Drive engagement strategy, including planning and execution
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, communicating progress and recommendations
  • Build and mentor high-performing audit teams
  • Cultivate client relationships, ensuring seamless project execution
  • Review and enhance audit programs and internal controls
  • Monitor project performance, budgets, and deadlines for efficiency
  • Present strategic insights and findings to clients in impactful meetings

Benefits

  • Focus on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k plan to assist with financial planning
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
  • Emphasis on work-life balance in a supportive work environment
Full Job Description
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is looking for an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our growing Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem. As a key client advisor, you'll partner with professional services organizations to deliver audit services, provide business insights, and help clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

How you'll create opportunities in this Audit Director or Manager role:

  • Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, guiding teams 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.


What you will need:
  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.
  • 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.


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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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6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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