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

Confident Search Consultants; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Albany, Oregon, seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director will serve as the liaison between Partners, clients, and staff, manage multiple audits and engagements, develop staff, and drive business development to grow the firm’s government practice. This role requires travel, a CPA, and deep GAAS/GAGAS expertise.

Qualifications

• Approx. 10 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, districts).
• Experience with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and the Uniform Guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
• Travel to client and firm office locations as needed.
• Direct, review and train departmental staff; lead engagement teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing client contact; understands client operations and control systems.
• May serve as engagement partner or report to the engagement partner.
• Signs attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagement reporting to ensure compliance with frameworks.
• Alerts partner to important developments and resolves issues after consultation.
• Ensures engagements are scheduled properly and staffed.
• Act as subject matter expert for governmental sector activities.
• Oversees billing and collection practices in line with firm policy.
• Supervises staff; conducts performance reviews and provides training.
• Participates in staff recruitment and interviewing for Assurance candidates.
• Represents the firm in business development and client meetings.
• Leads initial communications with prospective clients and fee estimates.
• Ensures compliance with all firm-wide policies.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Government audits

Staff development

Business development

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Albany, Oregon, seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director will serve as the liaison between Partners, clients, and staff, manage multiple audits and engagements, develop staff, and drive business development to grow the firm’s government practice. This role requires travel, a CPA, and deep GAAS/GAGAS expertise.