Audit Director National Assurance - State and Local Government

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director in our National Assurance Group to support our State and Local Government practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive audit technical review experience working with GASB reporters, with a strong emphasis on state and local governments and/or higher education institutions.

This individual should demonstrate a deep understanding of the operations and standards unique to these entities, including proficiency in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, and generally accepted accounting principles. This role reports directly to the Managing Principal of National Assurance and can be located in any state.

- Interact and collaborate with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion with clients

- Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements

- Analyze observations and findings, perform root cause analysis, and proactively collaborate to develop process improvements

- Be a technical resource for engagement teams assisting in research and consultation for the application of professional standards and generally accepted accounting principles,

- Assist in development and maintenance of assurance methodology and practice aids for implementation of new standards and related learning,

- Develop thought leadership for internal and external users

- Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- 6 years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent

- Current on professional standards, Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Uniform Guidance

- Ability to communicate complex concepts to engagement teams and clients

- Ability to use various assurance research products effectively

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact the position of pay within the range.

-The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is - $98,000.00- $168,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Illinois is - $98,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is - $107,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Colorado is - $116,000.00 - $187,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Washington is - $107,000.00 - $181,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in California is - $116,000.00 - $194,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Virginia is - $124,000.00 - $187,000.00