CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Audit Manager/Director State and Local Government

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5 Locations

In-Office

112K-187K Annually

Senior level

Consulting

The Role

Manage client relationships and government audit engagements for state and local government agencies. Lead engagement teams, oversee staff development and mentoring, monitor budgets and deadlines, and communicate progress, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Support clients with audit, financial planning, and funding objectives. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least six years of public accounting or professional services experience, and a CPA license; governmental and Single audit experience is preferred.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Northeast Offices. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director/ Manager role:

Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
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. Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

What you will need:

You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm driving strategic management.
Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred
CPA license certification is required.

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 Maryland is $116,000.00 - $187,000.00.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is $112,000.00 - $187,000.00.

The compensation range for this position in Virgina is $118,000.00 - $187,000.00.

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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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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm driving strategic management
Experience leading teams of high-performing people
Experience managing governmental audits and Single audits
CPA license certification

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.