CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingFinance
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a U.S.-based professional services and certified public accounting firm serving organizations through audit, tax, consulting, outsourcing, digital solutions, and wealth advisory work. Operating as CliftonLarsonAllen LLP across more than 120 U.S. locations, the firm combines accounting expertise with broader business and investment advisory services, including offerings delivered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC. CLA is also part of the international CLA Global network.

Audit Manager or Director - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Lead assurance engagements, client relationships, and audit teams for CLA in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This role oversees staffing, budgets, engagement quality, staff development, and business growth across Central Wisconsin.

Description

  • Oversee all phases of the Firm’s recurring services for assigned clients
  • Coordinate the timing, staffing, and delivery of assurance engagements
  • Make key decisions for assigned engagements and keep the Engagement Principal informed
  • Recruit team members, assign work, resolve issues, advise staff, assess performance, and lead professional development initiatives
  • Oversee engagement letters, review assignments with clients, estimate fees, and obtain signed agreements
  • Assess and update internal controls and audit programs
  • Track engagement budgets and project deadlines
  • Report developments, facts, conclusions, and recommendations to the Engagement Principal
  • Maintain ongoing client management and prepare for final client meetings
  • Develop and train staff
  • Grow existing services and pursue new business

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • At least 6 years of public accounting experience focused on financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations
  • Active CPA license
  • Advanced knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax principles
  • Willingness to travel to client sites, including occasional overnight travel
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships
  • Strong communication and analytical abilities
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Interpersonal effectiveness and the ability to develop and train staff
  • Excellent client service orientation with the ability to expand services and generate new business

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • Mental health coverage
  • Quarterly wellness stipend
  • Fertility benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Comprehensive benefits options

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