Audit Director – National Assurance, State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Audit Director responsible for quality control reviews and development in accounting standards. Leading teams in assurance for State and Local Government practices.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $98,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounting and Finance with a strong focus on quality control, compliance with professional standards, and effective communication of complex concepts. Proven ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and implement process improvements in a public accounting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting6 Years Of Public Accounting ExperienceCurrent On Professional StandardsGovernment Auditing StandardsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles

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Soft Skills

Problem SolverSuperior Verbal CommunicationSuperior Written CommunicationSolid Analytical SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Quality Control ReviewAssurance EngagementsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementsUniform Guidance

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision
401k
comprehensive benefit options