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Audit Senior, Higher Education

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP · Boston, Massachusetts · On-site

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Pay$86k to $141k a year
LevelSenior · Audit
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
Experience2 years+
PostedSep 24, 2026
Found by usSep 28, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

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Manage and execute audit engagements for university clients including planning, fieldwork, and financial statement preparation.

A few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Role may require infrequent overnight travel

From the posting

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. CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit & Assurance Senior to join CLA Northeast’s Higher Education industry team. In this role, you’ll work with our university clients, a unique opportunity for you to gain specialized skillset in a niche area of expertise that will accelerate your career. This is an in-office position based out of our Southern New England office locations. How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Senior role: Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our university clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management. What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required. Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred. Two or more years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required. Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred. Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel. 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 position of pay within the range.

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