Audit Director: Lead Complex Audits & Client Growth

Ledger Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead complex client audits while managing teams of auditors. The role involves building strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high-quality audit execution, and driving business development initiatives. Required qualifications include a CPA license, significant public accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will promote a positive team culture and uphold professional standards in audit execution.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
• Significant experience in public accounting, especially in audit functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and auditing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex client audits while managing audit teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients at the C-suite level.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and professional standards.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Significant experience in public accounting

Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards

Proven leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

A national accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead complex client audits while managing teams of auditors. The role involves building strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high-quality audit execution, and driving business development initiatives. Required qualifications include a CPA license, significant public accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will promote a positive team culture and uphold professional standards in audit execution.