Federal Audit Director | Hybrid Public Sector Leader

CohnReznick; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick in Tysons, VA seeks a Federal Audit Director to lead high-visibility federal audits within a hybrid work model. The role focuses on governance, risk management, and delivering quality audits for government clients.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of federal audit experience, a CPA, and strong business development skills to build client relationships and drive growth within the Government & Public Sector Advisory practice.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting or business administration.
• CPA license.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience performing federal financial statement audits.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and other responsibilities concurrently.
• Extensive business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit teams on a variety of federal financial statement audits with the potential to lead other audits (i.e. performance audits, examinations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, etc.).
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex federal accounting standards and federal auditing concepts and is able to apply to that understanding to unique client situations
• Takes responsibility for all aspects of project execution, ensuring the team meets established deadlines and that deliverables are complete and accurate. Reports status, issues, and delays to leadership and clients timely.
• Ensures engagements meet or exceed firm standards by owning operational and financial metrics, holding leaders accountable for results, and driving strategies that maximize productivity, efficiency, and effective workload management.
• Provides consistent coaching, mentoring, and training to team members (on technical and professional matters)
• Cultivates strong professional relationships and functions as the main liaison and trusted advisor for clients, auditees, and team members alike.
• Engages in comprehensive business development initiatives, including building relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping win new business while supporting team participation in business development, networking, proposal writing, marketing, cross-selling, and long-term growth initiatives.

Skills

Federal audits

Leadership

Business development

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

BA/BS degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

CohnReznick in Tysons, VA seeks a Federal Audit Director to lead high-visibility federal audits within a hybrid work model. The role focuses on governance, risk management, and delivering quality audits for government clients.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of federal audit experience, a CPA, and strong business development skills to build client relationships and drive growth within the Government & Public Sector Advisory practice.