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Audit Manager/Director, Higher Ed

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP · Charlotte, North Carolina · On-site

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PayNot posted
LevelManager · Audit
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseRequired
Experience6 years+
PostedSep 11, 2026
Found by usOct 10, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

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Plan, supervise, and lead audits for higher education clients including colleges and universities.

Licensed CPAWants to grow in public accounting

Worth knowing: Minimum six years public accounting experience and active CPA license required.

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 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 Director or Manager to join our CLA North Carolina Higher Education Assurance team. This in-office position can be based out of our Winston-Salem, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC offices. In this role, you’ll work with CLA’s higher education clients to help make an impact across the education system, including state colleges, public universities, private institutions, and their philanthropic, research, and athletic endeavors. How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director or Manager role: Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s higher ed industry clients as delegated by Principals. Assume in-charge responsibility by planning the timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements to promote efficient operations and deliver value to clients. Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements and clients; keep the Engagement Principal fully informed of major decisions and engagement progress. Develop a trained and accountable team by assisting with recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating performance, and serving as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs. Supervise the preparation of engagement letters for approval by the Engagement Principal; discuss the nature and terms of each assignment with clients; estimate fees; and ensure clients sign and return engagement letters before work begins. Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.

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