Audit Senior - State and Local Government
At a glance
Senior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Minneapolis · full-time · $72,000–$126,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Plan and run assurance engagements for state and local government clients, with a focus on strong service
- Work directly with clients and decision makers while carrying out a broad set of assurance procedures
- Examine complex transactions and accounting areas, then prepare financial statements and related reports
- Investigate accounting and auditing developments, and communicate your findings
- Coordinate and coach team members while working with managers and principals to keep client service on track
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
- At least two years of relevant audit experience
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can lead audit work, maintain client relationships and help develop team members. It is based in the Minneapolis office. CPA credentials or eligibility to take the CPA exam are preferred, and experience serving state and local government clients is a plus.
From the employer
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 practices. 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 Senior to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Minneapolis Minnesota office. 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 Senior role:
- Plan, lead, and execute Assurance engagements to provide excellent client service.
- Working closely with clients and decision makers while performing a wide range of assurance procedures.
- Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
- Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments.
- Schedule, delegate, and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
- Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
- Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 2 years of relevant audit experience required.
- SLG industry experience is a plus.
- CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred
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.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is 72,000.00-$126,000.00.
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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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