Audit Director, Government Sector — Hybrid, Growth Track

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Fast track to Partnership

Work-life balance

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization in a CA-based role. The position reports to partners, expands client relationships, and oversees multiple engagements balancing staffing, timelines, and deliverables.

The Director will mentor staff, drive growth in the government sector, and maintain compliance with GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance while traveling as needed and leveraging a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager role, focused on government auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client and firm locations; strong business development instincts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain year‑round client contact; understand client operations and controls; build and maintain relationships.
• Lead or co‑lead engagements with engagement partner; supervise engagement teams.
• Sign attest opinions as engagement partner when assigned; ensure compliance with accounting guidelines and firm policies.
• Oversee engagement workflow, scheduling, staffing, and billing; provide staff training and performance feedback.
• Lead business development activities and generate new client opportunities; manage client communications.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA license

Staff training

Client relationship management

Business development

Public sector experience

GAGAS/Yellow Book

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

GAGAS / Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization in a CA-based role. The position reports to partners, expands client relationships, and oversees multiple engagements balancing staffing, timelines, and deliverables.

The Director will mentor staff, drive growth in the government sector, and maintain compliance with GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance while traveling as needed and leveraging a hybrid work model.