Audit Manager or Director

CliftonLarsonAllen•Dallas, TX

About The Position

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join its North Texas team, based in Dallas or Fort Worth. The role is responsible for managing assurance engagements and client relationships, leading engagement decisions, and overseeing the work and professional development of staff. The position also includes coordinating engagement planning and execution, monitoring budgets and deadlines, and communicating progress and recommendations to the Engagement Principal and clients. Travel to client sites may be required, including overnight travel.

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, potentially including overnight travel.
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

Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling phases of the Firm’s regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
Plan engagement timing, staffing, and execution 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 progress.
Recruit and develop team members; plan assignments, resolve problems, consult with staff, evaluate performance, and instruct or lead professional development programs.
Supervise preparation of engagement letters for approval by the Engagement Principal; discuss assignment terms with clients, estimate fees, and ensure signed letters are returned before engagements begin.
Evaluate staff-prepared internal controls and audit programs, revise them 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, maintain attention to client management, and prepare final client meetings.