Audit Manager/Director - Higher Education

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our Higher Education practice in Texas. CLA has served the higher education sector for 50+ years, with professionals deeply involved in national and regional higher‑ed associations How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director/ Manager role: Manage and develop relationships with great clients. Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community. Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools. Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams. Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence. Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

Requirements

You have a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You have a minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred
CPA license certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.