Director Audit Services

Engtal; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in the Chicagoland area is looking for a Quality Control Audit Director to lead the compliance with new AICPA quality management standards and ensure GAAP compliance. This role offers a fast-track path to partnership, where you'll oversee audit quality, provide GAAP research support, and manage audit quality initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and at least 8 years of public accounting experience. Remote possibilities are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recent public accounting experience.
• 2+ years of GAAP technical review experience.
• Experience with Yellow Book/Uniform Guidance audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of audits and reviews for GAAP compliance.
• Oversee adherence to AICPA quality management standards.
• Lead project management for audit quality initiatives.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Technical expertise

Leadership ability

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA

Job description

Location

Preferred in the Chicagoland area, but remote possibilities are available for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity

A top-performing, well-established CPA firm in the the Chicagoland area is expanding its audit leadership team and seeking a Quality Control Audit Director. This role offers a fast-track path to partnership, joining a growing group. You’ll serve as a key technical resource for the department, overseeing audit quality, reviewing statements, and guiding the team through new standards and best practices.

Role Overview

The Audit Quality Director will lead the firm’s compliance with AICPA’s new quality management standards, conduct technical reviews of audit engagements, ensure GAAP compliance, and support the implementation of new accounting guidance. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and the capacity to advise teams on complex accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of audits and reviews for GAAP compliance
• Oversee adherence to AICPA quality management standards
• Provide GAAP research support to staff and managers
• Assist with implementing new accounting pronouncements
• Lead project management for audit quality initiatives
• Review work product for staff through senior levels
• Support consulting engagements for partners and managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 8+ years of recent public accounting experience
• 2+ years of GAAP technical review experience
• Experience with Yellow Book/Uniform Guidance audits preferred
• Excellent communication and project management abilities