Audit Director - Government & Nonprofits

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401K matching

Best benefits in the industry

Accelerated partner track

Work/home balance

Continued education

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Audit Director for Government & Nonprofits in the Los Angeles area. The role blends leadership of engagement teams with client relationship management, ensuring compliance with GAGAS, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.

Hybrid work arrangements are available to support work-life balance. The ideal candidate brings about 10 years of public accounting experience, 2+ years in a senior manager role, and a CPA license, with demonstrated ability to win new business and manage complex

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in public accounting and at least 2 years in a senior manager role, with strong public sector auditing background.
• Experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, districts, charter schools).
• CPA license required and travel to client/site locations expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships and oversee engagements under firm policies.
• Sign attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Supervise engagement teams and train staff.
• Lead business development and prospecting with potential clients.
• Ensure engagements are scheduled and compliant with GAAP/GAAS and Yellow Book.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA license

Team leadership

Business development

GAGAS/Yellow Book knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

NEW - Audit Director role - Government & Nonprofits - Los Angeles / hybrid!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brittany Perry

Salary: $220,000 - $270,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client, a Top 100 CPA firm with a strong regional presence, values its employees and fosters a positive culture. They prioritize their people, promoting a healthy work-life balance that supports personal well-being and family life. Their goal is for you to focus on delivering exceptional service to the local community and clients.

Can be located in either Los Angeles, Albany, OR, Irvine, CA, Salem, OR, Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, South San Francisco, CA!

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation!
• 401K w/matching!
• Best Benefits in the Industry!
• Accelerated Partner Track!
• Work/Home Balance!
• Continued Education!
• Hybrid!

Job Details

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships.
• Either assumes the role of engagement partner or reports directly to the engagement partner on engagements in accordance with firm policies.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of when reporting to an engagement partner and ensures the client deliverable complies with both the applicable accounting framework and firm policy.
• Apprises the engagement Partner, if applicable, of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry, specifically for governmental sector
• Ensures billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams in accordance with firm policy.
• Supervises staff assigned to engagements and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by the engagement team in accordance with firm policy.
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling.
• Involved in the recruitment of staff and interviews Assurance and Advisory candidates when needed.
• Acts as a representative of the firm in business development matters; develops a network of business contacts and referrals to generate business for the firm.
• Assumes the lead role on prospective client leads assigned to them and responsible for initial communications with prospective clients, generating fee estimates and attending prospective client meetings.
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.

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 office locations.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
• Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), -Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff.
• Exposure to conducting audits of not for profit organizations

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.