Audit Manager or Director - Higher Education

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Portland, OR

2d•$105,000 - $181,000

About The Position

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit Director or Manager for its Higher Education Assurance team. The role works with higher education clients, including state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and their philanthropic, research, and athletic endeavors. The position is responsible for planning and overseeing assurance engagements, leading engagement decisions, supporting and developing staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring engagements are completed efficiently and deliver value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 6 years of public accounting experience.
CPA required.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and control all phases of higher education client engagements as delegated by Principals.
Plan engagement timing, staffing, and execution to promote 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.
Develop team members by assisting with recruiting and 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 assignments with clients, estimate fees, and ensure signed engagement letters are returned before work begins.
Evaluate staff-prepared internal controls and audit programs, revise them as necessary, and present them to the Engagement Principal for approval.
Monitor engagement progress, time budgets, and deadlines; communicate developments, facts, conclusions, and recommendations to the Engagement Principal; maintain communication with client management; and prepare for final client meetings.