Audit Director - Gov't Sector, Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Salem, Oregon seeks an Audit Director focused on state and local government engagements. You will oversee multiple audits, coordinate engagement workflow, and lead staff development while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, about 10 years in public accounting with government audit experience, and the ability to travel. Hybrid work with relocation assistance is available, and there is a fast track to partnership.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager position, with significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter Schools etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm office locations.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
• Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and the Uniform Guidance

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; builds and maintains good client relationships.
• Assumes the role of engagement partner or reports directly to the engagement partner on engagements.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagement reporting to ensure compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Apprises the engagement Partner of important developments and resolves issues with partner input.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled.
• Acts as subject matter expert in governmental sector.
• Ensures billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams.
• Supervises staff and reviews work papers and reports.
• Participates in staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Involved in recruitment of staff and interviewing candidates for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Represents the firm in business development and builds a network to generate new business.
• Leads prospective client leads, communicates with them, prepares fee estimates, and attends meetings.
• Maintains compliance with Firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Leadership

Business development

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Salem, Oregon seeks an Audit Director focused on state and local government engagements. You will oversee multiple audits, coordinate engagement workflow, and lead staff development while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, about 10 years in public accounting with government audit experience, and the ability to travel. Hybrid work with relocation assistance is available, and there is a fast track to partnership.