Audit Manager or Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join its North Texas Team, based in Dallas or Fort Worth. CLA is a national professional services firm providing wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. In this role, you will oversee assurance engagements and client services, lead engagement decisions, manage client relationships, and develop and mentor staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 6 years of public accounting experience, emphasizing 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 needed.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Interpersonal skills and ability to develop and train staff.
Excellent client service orientation and ability to expand services and develop new business.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm’s regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
Plan the timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements to support efficient operations and deliver value to clients.
Lead decision-making for assigned engagements and clients, keeping the Engagement Principal informed of major decisions and engagement progress.
Help recruit and develop staff, plan assignments, resolve problems, provide consultation, evaluate performance, and instruct or lead 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 engagements begin.
Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise them as needed, and submit them to the Engagement Principal for approval.
Monitor engagement progress, time budgets, and deadlines; communicate important developments, facts, conclusions, and recommendations to the Engagement Principal; attend to client management; and prepare final client meetings.