Audit Senior

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Shelton, CT

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. CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager to join our CLA Connecticut Regulated Industries team. This position can be based out of either of our Connecticut offices: West Hartford or Shelton. In this role, you’ll work with healthcare and life sciences clients to help them secure funding for the services they provide to their local communities. How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior Audit Associate role: Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with regulated industry clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management. Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA. About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is required.
Two years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required.
Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with regulated industry clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures
Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls
Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters
Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management