Audit Director – State & Local Govt, Hybrid

Confident Search Consultants; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants seeks an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. The role focuses on leadership, client relations, and staff development within a hybrid work environment and a fast track to Partnership.

The Director will oversee engagements, mentor staff, and participate in business development while ensuring compliance with GAAS, Yellow Book standards, and Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA license.
• Approximately 10 years in public accounting with 2+ years in senior management.
• Significant government sector audit experience (GAGAS/Yellow Book).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple government audits and client engagements.
• Develop staff, train teams, and manage engagement workflow.
• Own business development and client relationship management.
• Sign attest opinions when designated as engagement partner.
• Ensure billing, scheduling, and quality control per firm policy.

Skills

Client relationships

Staff management

Engagement oversight

Public sector auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAAS

GAGAS/Yellow Book

Uniform Guidance

Job description

Confident Search Consultants seeks an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. The role focuses on leadership, client relations, and staff development within a hybrid work environment and a fast track to Partnership.

The Director will oversee engagements, mentor staff, and participate in business development while ensuring compliance with GAAS, Yellow Book standards, and Uniform Guidance.