Govt Audit Director: Hybrid, Fast-Track to Partnership

6 Degrees Search; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm in Salem, Oregon seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Fast track to partnership and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance. The Director will manage multiple auditing engagements, staff the teams, and develop new business while maintaining strong client relationships. Travel to client sites is required, with emphasis on GAAS, GAGAS and the Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years in public accounting with 2+ years in a senior manager role.
• CPA license required.
• Travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience auditing government entities (state/local).
• Experience leading engagements and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Partner, client and staff; manage multiple audits and engagements.
• Lead engagement partner or report to engagement partner as required.
• Sign attestations when assigned as engagement partner.
• Oversee all phases of engagements and ensure compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Identify issues and propose solutions with partner input.
• Ensure engagements are scheduled and staffed properly.
• Act as SME for government sector.
• Oversee billing and collections in line with policy.
• Supervise staff and review engagement work papers and reports.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and training.
• Assist in staff recruitment and candidate interviews.
• Lead business development and client meetings, generating fee estimates.
• Maintain compliance with Firm-wide policies.

Skills

Staff management

Client relationships

Business development

Engagement leadership

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm in Salem, Oregon seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. Fast track to partnership and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance. The Director will manage multiple auditing engagements, staff the teams, and develop new business while maintaining strong client relationships. Travel to client sites is required, with emphasis on GAAS, GAGAS and the Uniform Guidance.