Audit Manager or Director - Retail

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join its Central Texas team, with locations in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The position supports a Department of Defense (DoD) contract that requires U.S. citizenship. The role is responsible for leading assurance engagements and managing client relationships, engagement teams, budgets, deadlines, and service delivery. The position also contributes to staff development, recruiting, and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 6 years of public accounting experience, with emphasis on financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
Current CPA license.
Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts.
Ability to travel to client sites, including overnight travel when required.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Dynamic interpersonal manner and ability to develop and train staff.
Excellent client service orientation and ability to expand services and develop new business.
U.S. citizenship, required for support of the Department of Defense contract.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
Take in-charge responsibility for assurance engagements, including planning timing, staffing, and execution to promote efficient operations and client value.
Lead decision-making for assigned engagements and clients, keeping the Engagement Principal informed of major decisions and engagement progress.
Develop and train the team by assisting with recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, consulting directly with staff, evaluating performance, and teaching or leading professional development programs.
Supervise preparation of engagement letters for Engagement Principal approval; discuss assignment terms with clients, estimate fees, and ensure signed letters are returned before work begins.
Evaluate staff-prepared internal controls and audit programs, revise them as needed, and submit them to the Engagement Principal for approval.
Monitor engagement progress, time budgets, and deadlines; communicate developments, facts, conclusions, and recommendations to the Engagement Principal; attend to client management; and prepare final client meetings.
Manage client relationships and help expand services and develop new business.