Audit Manager or Director - Retail

CliftonLarsonAllen•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join its Central Texas team, with positions based in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Fort Worth. The role supports a Department of Defense contract requiring U.S. citizenship. The position is responsible for managing regular client services and leading assurance engagements, including planning, staffing, execution, client communications, and delivery. The role also develops and mentors staff, oversees engagement documentation and controls work, monitors budgets and deadlines, and supports client relationships and business development.

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, which may require overnight travel.
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 is 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, planning timing, staffing, and execution to operate efficiently and deliver value to clients.
Lead decision-making for assigned engagements and clients, keeping the Engagement Principal informed of major decisions and progress.
Develop and train team members by assisting with recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, consulting with staff, evaluating performance, and serving as an instructor or discussion leader in 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 as needed, and submit them to the Engagement Principal for approval.
Monitor engagement time budgets and deadlines, communicate developments and recommendations to the Engagement Principal, attend to client management, and prepare final client meetings.
Manage client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services and develop new business.