Audit Director: Govt. Sector, Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Key People; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Albany, Oregon is seeking an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast-track path to partnership in a hybrid work environment. The role reports to partners and oversees audit engagements, staff development, and new business development.

The Director will lead engagements, ensure GAAS/GAGAS compliance, maintain client relationships, and coordinate staffing and scheduling across multiple projects. Travel to client sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with significant public sector exposure.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior manager position with leadership responsibilities.
• CPA license required and willingness to travel to client and firm locations.
• Extensive experience auditing state and local governments and compliance with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients and manages engagements end-to-end.
• Acts as engagement partner when required and signs attest opinions.
• Oversees all phases of engagements and ensures compliance with frameworks and firm policy.
• Reports important developments to the engagement Partner and resolves issues with partner guidance.
• Schedules engagements, allocates staff, and coordinates workflow.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for government sector audits.
• Manages billing and collections per policy.
• Supervises and trains staff; reviews work papers and reports.
• Participates in staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Recruits staff and interviews candidates for Assurance/Advisory roles.
• Leads business development and builds networks to generate new client work.
• Leads initial client communications, fee estimates, and meetings with prospective clients.
• Ensures compliance with all firm-wide policies.

Skills

Public accounting expertise

Leadership

Staff training

Business development

Client relationship management

GAAS knowledge

GAGAS/Yellow Book knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Key People in Albany, Oregon is seeking an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast-track path to partnership in a hybrid work environment. The role reports to partners and oversees audit engagements, staff development, and new business development.

The Director will lead engagements, ensure GAAS/GAGAS compliance, maintain client relationships, and coordinate staffing and scheduling across multiple projects. Travel to client sites will be required.