Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)Role Overview
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is hiring a Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government. This is a full-time role in Arlington. Part of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s Fp A hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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. 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.
Our Perks
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here
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 public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
- 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 position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Maryland is $108,500.00 - $184,000.00
The compensation range for this position in New York is $125,400.00 - $190,000.00
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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.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government position at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government position at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) located?
This position is based in Arlington. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) earn?
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government role at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) posted?
This role was posted on June 2, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Audit Manager/Director - State and Local Government role at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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