Audit Director – National Assurance, State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

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

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeBoston • Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $88,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent
CPA or equivalent
Current on professional standards, Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Uniform Guidance
Problem solver and solution provider
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate complex concepts to engagement teams and clients
Ability to use various assurance research products effectively.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality control reviewroot cause analysisprocess improvementsassurance methodologyprofessional standardsgenerally accepted accounting principlesGovernment Auditing StandardsUniform Guidance

Soft Skills

problem solvingsolution providingverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsdecision-making skillsability to communicate complex concepts

Certifications

CPA