Audit Manager / Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm’s regular services for delegated clients .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeEau Claire • Wisconsin • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing assurance engagements, including financial statement preparation, audits, and client relationship management. Possesses strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a focus on developing staff and expanding business services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA LicensePublic Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Technical Knowledge Of Audit ConceptsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAuditReviewsCompilationsInternal Controls EvaluationAudit ProgramsEngagement Budget MonitoringEngagement Letter PreparationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership CapabilitiesMentoring SkillsInterpersonal SkillsClient Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingAssurance EngagementsClient ManagementProfessional DevelopmentBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, supervise, and control all phases of the Firm’s regular services for delegated clients
Plan timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements
Lead decision-making for assigned engagements and keep the Engagement Principal informed
Recruit, plan assignments, resolve problems, consult with staff, evaluate performance, and lead professional development programs
Supervise preparation of engagement letters, discuss assignments with clients, estimate fees, and secure signed engagement letters
Evaluate and revise internal controls and audit programs
Monitor engagement budgets and deadlines
Communicate developments, facts, conclusions, and recommendations to the Engagement Principal
Provide ongoing attention to client management and prepare final client meetings
Develop and train staff
Expand services and develop new business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations
Current CPA license required
Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts
Ability to travel to client sites that may also require overnight travel
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Dynamic interpersonal manner with capacity to develop and train staff
Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Comprehensive benefit options