Audit Director: Government Sector, Hybrid & Partnership

Pernini Recruiting Company; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government focus to drive engagements and client relationships. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available, offering a fast track to partnership for high performers.

The Director coordinates engagement workflow, mentors staff, and leads business development while maintaining standards and policy compliance across audits of government entities and not-for-profit organizations.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with leadership in government auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a valid CPA license.
• Willingness to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience auditing state and local governments and not-for-profits.
• Familiarity with GAAS, GAAS/Yellow Book and the Uniform Guidance.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop staff and grow business connections.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between partners, clients and staff on engagements.
• Lead multiple audits and client engagements, scheduling and staffing.
• Oversee work papers, sign attest opinions when needed and ensure quality.
• Develop staff and assist in performance evaluations.
• Engage in business development and initial client meetings.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and billing practices.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Team supervision

Business development

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government focus to drive engagements and client relationships. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available, offering a fast track to partnership for high performers.

The Director coordinates engagement workflow, mentors staff, and leads business development while maintaining standards and policy compliance across audits of government entities and not-for-profit organizations.