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

Sora Resource Group, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Regional CPA Firm in San Jose, CA seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director serves as liaison between partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple engagements, staffing, budgeting, and client relationships. Leadership in governance and staff development is expected. Occasional travel required as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with senior manager experience; government-focused
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA license
• Willingness to travel to client and firm locations; proven ability to bring in new business
• Experience conducting government audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book and GAAS, and familiarity with Uniform Guidance

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships throughout the year and understand client operations and control systems
• Act as engagement partner or report to the engagement partner; oversee engagements per firm policy
• Sign attest opinions when assigned as engagement partner
• Oversee all phases of engagements and ensure deliverables comply with accounting framework and policy
• Identify issues and propose solutions after partner consultation
• Schedule engagements and coordinate staffing and workflow
• Serve as SME in government discipline; lead staff development and performance reviews
• Lead business development efforts and develop a network of client contacts and referrals
• Lead initial client communications, prepare fee estimates, and attend client meetings
• Ensure compliance with firm-wide policies and procedures

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Progressive Regional CPA Firm in San Jose, CA seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director serves as liaison between partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple engagements, staffing, budgeting, and client relationships. Leadership in governance and staff development is expected. Occasional travel required as needed.