Audit Director - State & Local Government, Hybrid, Path to Partner

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director liaises between Partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple audits and engagements while developing staff and pursuing new business. The role requires leadership in government audits, client relationship management, and staff training, with travel to client sites and offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, districts, charter schools).
• Experience with GAAS, GAAS/Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience directing, reviewing and training staff.
• Proven ability to generate new business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships and oversee engagements led by engagement partner.
• Sign attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Manage engagement workflows across multiple audits.
• Develop staff and provide on-the-job training.
• Recruit staff and interview Assurance/Advisory candidates.
• Lead business development and prospective client meetings.
• Ensure billing and compliance with firm policies.

Skills

Public accounting

Auditing

CPA license

Client relationship management

Staff training

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Job description

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director liaises between Partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple audits and engagements while developing staff and pursuing new business. The role requires leadership in government audits, client relationship management, and staff training, with travel to client sites and offices as needed.