Audit Director - National Assurance - Non-Profit

CliftonLarsonAllen•Minneapolis, MN

20h

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. CLA is currently seeking a Nonprofit Audit Director in our National Assurance Technical Group to support our Nonprofit practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical review experience working with nonprofit organizations including those subject to Uniform Guidance. This individual should demonstrate a deep understanding of the operations and standards unique to these entities, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ 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

Responsibilities

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