Audit Director

Ledger Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead complex client audits while managing teams of auditors. The role involves building strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high-quality audit execution, and driving business development initiatives. Required qualifications include a CPA license, significant public accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will promote a positive team culture and uphold professional standards in audit execution.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
• Significant experience in public accounting, especially in audit functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and auditing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex client audits while managing audit teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients at the C-suite level.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and professional standards.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Significant experience in public accounting

Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards

Proven leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

National accounting firm is seeking an audit director. The position is responsible for leading and overseeing complex client audits, managing teams of auditors, ensuring quality control, building client relationships, and driving business development within the assigned industry sector, while adhering to the firm's standards and professional ethics. Key responsibilities may include:

• Client Management:
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key client contacts at the C-suite level.
  • Understanding client business operations and industry dynamics to tailor audit strategies.
  • Managing client expectations and communicating audit findings effectively.
• Audit Execution:
  • Planning and executing complex audits, including risk assessments, control testing, and substantive procedures.
  • Leading and supervising audit teams, assigning tasks, and reviewing work for quality.
  • Identifying and addressing potential audit risks and issues.
  • Preparing audit reports and communicating key findings to clients.
• Developing and mentoring audit staff, providing coaching and performance feedback
• Recruiting and hiring new audit professionals
• Fostering a positive team culture and promoting collaboration within the audit team
• Quality Control:
  • Ensuring adherence to professional standards and quality control procedures
  • Performing engagement level reviews to assess the quality of work performed by the team
  • Identifying and addressing quality control issues promptly
• Business Development:
  • Identifying new business opportunities within existing client base
  • Participating in proposal development and client presentations
  • Collaborating with other service lines to cross-sell and provide comprehensive solutions to clients

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Significant experience in public accounting, with a focus on audit functions
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and auditing methodologies
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Industry expertise in a specific sector (e.g., healthcare, technology, manufacturing) is often preferred