Director-Audit (On-Site)

Neumo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Neumo is seeking a Director of Audit to lead and scale a revenue-focused audit organization. The role drives profitability, client value, and operational excellence across all engagements, ensuring optimal utilization and strong ROI while managing litigation exposure.

The position also supports strategic growth and service innovation in a SaaS-enabled model. Ideal candidates will bring CPA certification, 8+ years in tax audit leadership, and a proven ability to lead teams, manage performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of state and/or local tax audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive NOI performance for the Audit Services Department.
• Ensure strong audit revenue generation while maintaining a healthy billings-to-findings ratio.
• Optimize auditor utilization rates and profitability of billable hours.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to revenue, ROI, backlog, utilization and audit yield.
• Direct day-to-day operations, workflow prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for audit managers and field auditors.
• Implement standardized processes and productivity enhancements to improve audit throughput and quality.
• Oversee audit selection strategies to maximize economic return.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Position Summary: The Director of Audit is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing, revenue-focused audit organization. This role drives profitability, client value, and operational excellence across all audit engagements. The Director ensures optimal audit utilization, strong return on investment for clients, and disciplined management of litigation exposure while fostering strategic growth, market expansion, and service innovation.

The Director of Audit is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing, revenue-focused audit organization. This role drives profitability, client value, and operational excellence across all audit engagements. The Director ensures optimal audit utilization, strong return on investment for clients, and disciplined management of litigation exposure while fostering strategic growth, market expansion, and service innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial & Performance Leadership

• Own and drive Net Operating Income (NOI) performance for the Audit Services Department.
• Ensure strong audit revenue generation while maintaining a healthy billings-to-findings ratio that demonstrates measurable client value.
• Optimize auditor utilization rates and profitability of billable hours.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to revenue, ROI, backlog, utilization, and audit yield.

Operational Leadership

• Direct day-to-day operations, workflow prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Provide overall leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management for audit managers and field auditors.
• Implement standardized processes and productivity enhancements to improve audit throughput and quality.
• Oversee audit selection strategies to maximize economic return.

Client & Market Engagement

• Partner with Sales and Client Services to support new business development, renewals, and service enhancements.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships and serve as escalation point for audit matters.
• Ensure audits are delivered professionally, defensibly, and in alignment with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel to mitigate exposure and strengthen audit defensibility.

Strategic Leadership

• Identify opportunities to improve audit ROI through data analytics, automation, and targeted compliance initiatives.
• Support expansion into new markets and jurisdictions.
• Contribute to long-term strategy for scaling audit services within a SaaS-enabled revenue platform model.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 8+ years of state and/or local tax audit experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing audit teams and revenue accountability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Advanced knowledge of state and local tax laws and procedures, including:
  • Sales and Use Tax
  • Hotel Occupancy Tax
  • Business License regulations
  • Multi-state experience preferred (Alabama, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax-sensitive general ledger analysis.
• Experience auditing large and complex taxpayers across multiple industries.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical capability, and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting.
• The noise level is typically moderate.
• The role may require occasional travel to client sites or court proceedings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
• Frequent operation of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Occasional movement within the office.
• Frequent communication via phone, video conference, and in person.

Neumo Summary:

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services. Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Neumo offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.