Government Audit Director - Path to Partnership Hybrid Role

Genie Matthews and Associates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization in San Francisco. This role leads government engagements, mentors staff, and maintains key client relationships.

Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance. The Director partners with leadership to grow the firm’s presence in the public sector and ensures high-quality audits under GAAS, GAGAS, and the Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license required.
• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience with 2+ years in a senior manager role in the public sector.
• Experience auditing state and local governments.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
• Experience with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff.
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple auditing engagements for government clients and manage engagement workflow.
• Sign attest opinions as engagement partner when assigned.
• Oversee all phases of engagement reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policy.
• Apprise Partner of important developments and resolve issues with partner input.
• Schedule engagements and manage staffing and billing in line with firm policies.
• Serve as subject matter expert for governmental sector and promote firm relationships.
• Develop staff through on-the-job training and performance reviews.

Skills

Public sector auditing

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Staff development

Business development

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization in San Francisco. This role leads government engagements, mentors staff, and maintains key client relationships.

Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance. The Director partners with leadership to grow the firm’s presence in the public sector and ensures high-quality audits under GAAS, GAGAS, and the Uniform Guidance.