Audit Director, State & Local Gov (Hybrid)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization to lead complex governmental engagements. The role focuses on partnership-driven growth, staff development, and high‑level client relationships across engagements.

The Director will mentor staff, coordinate multi‑engagement work, and serve as a liaison among partners, clients, and teams, while maintaining balance through a hybrid work environment and relocation assistance where needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years in public accounting with 2+ years in senior manager role; public sector gov’t auditing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA license required.
• Willingness to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business and manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client contact and understand client operations and controls.
• Lead engagements as partner or report to partner; sign attestations when assigned.
• Oversee all phases of engagement reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policy.
• Identify issues and communicate solutions with partners; coordinate scheduling and staffing.
• Develop staff and provide on‑the‑job training; participate in performance reviews.
• Lead business development efforts and client meetings; prepare fee estimates.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and billing practices; represent the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Staff training

Business development

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization to lead complex governmental engagements. The role focuses on partnership-driven growth, staff development, and high‑level client relationships across engagements.

The Director will mentor staff, coordinate multi‑engagement work, and serve as a liaison among partners, clients, and teams, while maintaining balance through a hybrid work environment and relocation assistance where needed.