Audit Manager​/Director - State and Local Government

Audit Director / Audit Manager – State and Local Government

Join CLA’s State and Local Government practice as an Audit Director / Audit Manager. This role leads audit engagements for local, county, and state government agencies and supports clients in achieving audit and financial planning objectives.

• Manage and develop relationships with clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue positively impacting their communities.
• Help clients meet audit and financial planning objectives using a variety of tools.
• Lead staff development by mentoring and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines to ensure adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal, including facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis on financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading high‑performance teams and managing governmental audits and single audits – strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Competitive wages with a focus on collaboration and career growth. Maryland: $ - $. New York: $ - $.

Comprehensive benefit options including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more, supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being.

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