Governmental Audit Leader (Manager/Director) - Hybrid

Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

[Not disclosed] in Los Angeles area is seeking an Audit Manager or Audit Director to lead governmental assurance engagements for state and local government entities, special districts, and charter schools. The role offers hybrid work, leadership visibility, and growth opportunities within a Top 100 CPA and advisory firm.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, an active CPA license, and 5+ years of public accounting experience with government audits.

Qualifications

• CPA license required and active.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including state/local government audits.
• Strong leadership, client management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple audit, review, and assurance engagements for government entities.
• Lead engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, and timelines.
• Develop relationships with governmental and public sector clients.
• Advise on accounting, auditing, and compliance matters.
• Oversee budgets, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and client deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with standards and firm methodologies.
• Mentor and evaluate staff and managers.
• Identify risks and technical issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with Partners on client service initiatives.
• Support recruiting and staff development; participate in business development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

[Not disclosed] in Los Angeles area is seeking an Audit Manager or Audit Director to lead governmental assurance engagements for state and local government entities, special districts, and charter schools. The role offers hybrid work, leadership visibility, and growth opportunities within a Top 100 CPA and advisory firm.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, an active CPA license, and 5+ years of public accounting experience with government audits.