Audit Manager/Director, Professional Services Industry Team

About the role

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is looking for an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our growing Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem. As a key client advisor, you'll partner with professional services organizations to deliver audit services, provide business insights, and help clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, guiding teams through all phases of the engagement lifecycle while delivering exceptional client service and value.
• Drive engagement strategy, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and aligned with client expectations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key decision-maker for client engagements, proactively communicating progress, recommendations, and significant developments to Engagement Principals and client leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams by recruiting top talent, providing coaching and technical guidance, managing performance, and supporting professional growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strong client relationships by discussing engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and fees, ensuring a seamless experience from engagement letter through final deliverables.
• Review and enhance audit programs and internal control evaluations, providing technical oversight and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Monitor engagement performance, budgets, and deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve processes, deliver insights, and create meaningful value for clients.
• Facilitate impactful client meetings, presenting findings, recommendations, and strategic insights that help organizations make informed business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.
• CPA license certification is required.

Skills

• Jump at the chance to help others and ready to lead a team of high‑performing people.
• Knack for solving issues and confidently bringing solutions to the table.
• Love to work with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically.

Benefits

Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.