Audit Director: State & Local Govts, Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Talent Match Recruiting; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm in California seeks an Audit Director specializing in State and Local Government to lead engagements and guide staff toward partnership.

The Director coordinates client relations, engagement staffing, and workflow, while maintaining work-life balance in a hybrid environment. Travel to client sites and offices is required, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager position.
• Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools).
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships throughout the year and understand client operations and control systems.
• Lead engagements in line with firm policies and report to engagement partner as required.
• Sign attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Oversee engagement phases and ensure deliverables comply with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Identify issues and propose solutions in coordination with partners.
• Direct, review and train staff on engagements.

Skills

Staff management

Client relations

Project oversight

GAGAS auditing

GAAS standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm in California seeks an Audit Director specializing in State and Local Government to lead engagements and guide staff toward partnership.

The Director coordinates client relations, engagement staffing, and workflow, while maintaining work-life balance in a hybrid environment. Travel to client sites and offices is required, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.