Audit Director: Govt Sector, Path to Partnership, Hybrid

Client Growth Resources, Inc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work setup and relocation assistance are available, with a fast track to partnership and strong work‑life balance.

The Director coordinates engagement teams, develops staff, and leads client relationships. The role requires extensive public accounting experience, CPA license, and the ability to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Significant public sector experience auditing state and local governments.
• Current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.
• Experience auditing under GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and Uniform Guidance.
• Exposure to audits of not-for-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain year‑round client contact and understand client operations and control systems.
• Act as engagement partner or report to engagement partner on engagements.
• Sign attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned.
• Oversee engagement phases and ensure compliance with accounting frameworks and firm policy.
• Inform engagement Partner of material developments and potential issues; implement solutions.
• Ensure scheduling and staffing of engagements; coordinate workflow.
• Serve as subject matter expert for governmental sector.
• Oversee billing and collection practices for engagements.
• Supervise staff and provide on‑the‑job training; review work papers.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and mentoring.
• Involve in recruiting and interviewing candidates for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Lead business development and generate referrals for the firm.
• Lead initial communications with prospective clients and attend meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Staff training

Business development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work setup and relocation assistance are available, with a fast track to partnership and strong work‑life balance.

The Director coordinates engagement teams, develops staff, and leads client relationships. The role requires extensive public accounting experience, CPA license, and the ability to travel to client sites.