Government Audit Director - Path to Partnership, Hybrid

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government expertise in a fast-track path to Partnership. The role is hybrid, relocation assistance is available, and involves leading engagements, developing staff, and cultivating client relationships.

The Director serves as a liaison among partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits, training, staff development, and business growth initiatives in the public sector. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with 2+ years in a senior manager role and strong government experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license current and valid.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business.
• Experience in audits per GAGAS, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.
• Not-for-profit auditing exposure.
• Ability to direct, review, and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; builds and maintains good client relationships.
• Role as engagement partner or reports to engagement partner on engagements.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm.
• Oversees all phases of engagement reporting and ensures compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Apprises engagement Partner of important developments and resolves issues with partner input.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled.
• Serves as SME for governmental sector discipline or industry.
• Ensures billing and collections by engagement teams per firm policy.
• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports.
• Leads staff performance evaluations and reviews.
• Involved in recruitment and interviews Assurance and Advisory candidates.
• Represents the firm in business development; develops a network for new business.
• Leads prospective client leads; handles initial communications, fee estimates, and meetings.
• Maintains compliance with all Firm-wide policies.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Client relations

Staff training

Business development

GAGAS knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Not-for-profit auditing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government expertise in a fast-track path to Partnership. The role is hybrid, relocation assistance is available, and involves leading engagements, developing staff, and cultivating client relationships.

The Director serves as a liaison among partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits, training, staff development, and business growth initiatives in the public sector. Travel is required as needed.