Audit Director — Leadership & Growth Path

Elevate; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Paid Firm Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Audit Director to join a Walnut Creek-based partner firm and lead the Audit & Assurance practice. You will oversee complex engagements, manage senior client relationships, and drive practice growth while mentoring staff and shaping succession planning.

The role offers a path toward leadership within Elevate's national platform, with opportunities for equity consideration for the right candidate and a strong focus on industry specialization in Construction, Real

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with significant audit and assurance responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years of engagement management and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex engagements and managing multiple client relationships simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success developing staff and leading teams.
• Significant experience in Construction and Real Estate industries.
• Experience serving Professional Service firms and closely held businesses a plus.
• Working knowledge of tax concepts and experience identifying tax-related considerations and service opportunities in assurance client relationships.
• Familiarity with High-Net-Worth clients, trusts, and family office structures.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed or offshore teams.
• Prior responsibility for business development, client acquisition, or practice growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of complex audit, review, and attestation engagements.
• Serve as the Responsible Individual on significant client relationships, per standards and firm policies.
• Review financial statements, audit workpapers, and engagement deliverables for compliance.
• Oversee engagement quality, risk management, and adherence to firm methodologies.
• Assist in shaping the strategic direction of the Audit & Assurance practice.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients across Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services and HNW sectors.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Seniors, Staff Accountants, and offshore audit professionals.
• Build leadership bench strength and support talent development across the practice.
• Drive engagement profitability, realization, budgeting, staffing, and scheduling.
• Identify opportunities for business development and growth within client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Auditing

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Elevate is seeking an experienced Audit Director to join a Walnut Creek-based partner firm and lead the Audit & Assurance practice. You will oversee complex engagements, manage senior client relationships, and drive practice growth while mentoring staff and shaping succession planning.

The role offers a path toward leadership within Elevate's national platform, with opportunities for equity consideration for the right candidate and a strong focus on industry specialization in Construction, Real