Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
6+ years of public accounting experience, focusing on 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, including overnight travel.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Responsibilities
Plan, supervise, and control all phases of audit services for assigned clients.
Lead the timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements for efficiency and value.
Make key decisions for assigned engagements and keep the Engagement Principal informed.
Develop and train a responsible team through recruitment, planning, and performance evaluation.
Supervise the preparation and approval of engagement letters with clients.
Evaluate and revise internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff.
Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and deadlines, communicating developments to the Engagement Principal.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan options.
Support for physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
CLA is currently seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our Central Texas team. Locations include: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth. This position supports a Department of Defense (DoD) contract requiring U.S. citizenship.
How you'll create opportunities in this Audit Manager or Director role:
Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's regular services for those clients delegated by Principals.
Assume in-charge responsibility; 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 fully informed of major decisions and the engagement progress.
Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.
Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the Engagement Principal, discuss the nature and terms of the assignment with the client, estimate fees, and ensure client signs and returns the engagement letter prior to the start of the engagement.
Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.
Follow the engagement progress through monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence; communicate important developments to the Engagement Principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations; provide ongoing attention to client management; and prepare final client meetings.
What you will need:
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 also require overnight travel.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Dynamic interpersonal manner with capacity to develop and train staff.
Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business.
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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.
