Audit Director: Government Sector, Hybrid & Path to Partnership

Top Dog Recruiting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to Partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff, managing multiple engagements and staffing. The role includes developing staff, generating new business, and maintaining client relationships, with travel as needed.

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.)
• 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 GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, and the Uniform Guidance

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year and develops deep knowledge of client operations and control systems.
• Acts as engagement partner or reports to engagement partner on engagements per firm policy.
• 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.
• Identifies important developments on client accounts and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled and staffed.
• Serves as subject matter expert for governmental sector audits.
• Oversees billing and collection practices within engagement teams.
• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports.
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations and counseling.
• Involved in recruitment and interviews for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Represents the firm in business development and generates new business opportunities.
• Leads prospective client communications, fee estimates, and meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Travel flexibility

Staff training

GAGAS/Yellow Book experience

GAAS experience

Not-for-profit audits experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to Partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff, managing multiple engagements and staffing. The role includes developing staff, generating new business, and maintaining client relationships, with travel as needed.