Government Audit Director — Path to Partnership, Hybrid

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization in the Los Angeles area. Fast track to Partnership, reasonable work-life balance, and hybrid work environment are offered, with relocation assistance available.

The Director oversees multiple auditing engagements, develops staff, and leads client relationships. Responsibilities include engagement leadership, risk assessment, and developing new business for the firm.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to generate new business for the firm.
• Experience auditing government entities to GAAS and GAGAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client relationships and knowledge of client operations and controls.
• Lead engagements as engagement partner or report to engagement partner.
• Sign attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Oversee engagement work and ensure compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement Partner and resolve issues with senior staff.
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled and staffed.
• Serve as SME for government sector.
• Manage billing and collections within firm policy.
• Supervise and train staff; review work papers and reports.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Assist in staff recruitment and candidate interviewing for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Lead business development discussions with prospective clients and prepare fee estimates.

Skills

Public accounting

Govt auditing

Staff training

Business development

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization in the Los Angeles area. Fast track to Partnership, reasonable work-life balance, and hybrid work environment are offered, with relocation assistance available.

The Director oversees multiple auditing engagements, develops staff, and leads client relationships. Responsibilities include engagement leadership, risk assessment, and developing new business for the firm.