Audit Director: State & Local Govs, Hybrid Path to Partner

Workforce Recruiter; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regional CPA firm in San Francisco seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization to drive client engagements and partner relationships in a hybrid environment. The role emphasizes managing multiple audits, staff development, and cross-functional coordination.

You will lead engagements, supervise teams, and contribute to business development while upholding GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance standards. Relocation assistance is available, with travel 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.
• CPA license valid.
• Willingness to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business and manage multiple engagements.
• Experience with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year and manages client relationships.
• Signatures on attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagements and ensures deliverables meet frameworks and firm policy.
• Apprises Partners of important developments and identifies issues with solutions.
• Schedules engagements and coordinates workflow.
• Serves as subject matter expert for governmental sector.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Government audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Progressive regional CPA firm in San Francisco seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization to drive client engagements and partner relationships in a hybrid environment. The role emphasizes managing multiple audits, staff development, and cross-functional coordination.

You will lead engagements, supervise teams, and contribute to business development while upholding GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance standards. Relocation assistance is available, with travel as needed.