Government Audit Director - Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Modern Machining Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions in San Francisco seeks an Audit Director with state and local government specialization. The role offers a fast track to partnership, a balanced work-life, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

As liaison between partners, clients, and staff, the Director oversees multiple audits, guides engagement teams, develops staff, and drives new business for the firm while maintaining compliance with GAGAS, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with significant senior management exposure.
• CPA license active and in good standing.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, districts, charter schools).
• Knowledge of GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client contact and understand client operations and control systems.
• Lead or co-lead engagements, including planning, staffing, and scheduling workflows.
• Sign attestations when designated as engagement partner and ensure deliverables meet policy and framework standards.
• Supervise staff, review work papers, and provide on-the-job training and performance feedback.
• Develop staff for growth and contribute to firm-wide recruitment for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Lead business development efforts and attend prospective client meetings, generating fee estimates.

Skills

Staff management

Client relationship management

Business development

Auditing governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions in San Francisco seeks an Audit Director with state and local government specialization. The role offers a fast track to partnership, a balanced work-life, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

As liaison between partners, clients, and staff, the Director oversees multiple audits, guides engagement teams, develops staff, and drives new business for the firm while maintaining compliance with GAGAS, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.