Audit Director, State & Local Government – Hybrid & Growth Path

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is assisting a progressive regional CPA firm in Irvine, CA to hire an Audit Director specializing in State & Local Government. The role supports a fast track to Partnership and offers relocation assistance with a hybrid work model.

The Director liaises between partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple engagements, staffing, and workflow. CPA licensed with ~10 years in public accounting and LGA auditing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license required.
• Experience auditing state and local governments.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships.
• Either assumes the role of engagement partner or reports directly to the engagement partner on engagements in accordance with firm policies.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of when reporting to an engagement partner and ensures the client deliverable complies with both the applicable accounting framework and firm policy.
• Apprises the engagement Partner, if applicable, of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled.

Skills

Staff leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Governments audits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is assisting a progressive regional CPA firm in Irvine, CA to hire an Audit Director specializing in State & Local Government. The role supports a fast track to Partnership and offers relocation assistance with a hybrid work model.

The Director liaises between partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple engagements, staffing, and workflow. CPA licensed with ~10 years in public accounting and LGA auditing is preferred.