Audit Director (Gov't) - Hybrid & Path to Partnership

Key People; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Fast track to partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director serves as the liaison between partners, clients, and staff, manages multiple engagements, trains staff, and develops new business for the firm. Extensive governance audits and travel to client sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager position.
• Significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.).
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year and builds strong client relationships.
• Acts as engagement partner or reports to the engagement partner on engagements per firm policy.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of reporting to an engagement partner and ensures deliverables comply with GAAP/GAAS and firm policy.
• Identifies issues and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled and staffed.
• Serves as subject matter expert for governmental sector engagements.
• Oversees billing and collection practices by engagement teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Fast track to partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director serves as the liaison between partners, clients, and staff, manages multiple engagements, trains staff, and develops new business for the firm. Extensive governance audits and travel to client sites are expected.