Audit Signing Director State and Local Government

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a State and Local Government (SLG) Audit Signing Director for our growing Austin Texas office.

How you'll create opportunities in this role:

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.

• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.

• Review and sign engagement letters, discuss the nature and terms of assignments with clients and staff, and approve fees.

• Review and approve work papers prepared by staff.

• Periodically review engagement progress to determine whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly.

• Review time budgets and deadlines, provide ongoing attention to client's management, and attend final client meetings.

• Communicate with managers and staff regarding engagement status, client problems, findings, and recommendations.

• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.

• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.

• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.

• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field.

• Current CPA licensure required.

• 8+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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