Govt Audit Director — Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm is seeking an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to partnership and a reasonable work-life balance in a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director will liaison between Partner, client, and staff, manage multiple audits and engagements, lead staff development, and cultivate new business for the firm. Travel to client sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior manager position.
• Specialization in state and local government preferred.
• CPA license required.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year and develops strong relationships.
• May serve as engagement partner or report to the engagement partner on engagements.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of reporting to an engagement partner and ensures compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Identifies potential issues on client accounts and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled.
• Acts as subject matter expert for governmental sector and guides staff.
• Oversees billing and collection practices with engagement teams.
• Supervises staff assigned to engagements and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports.
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations and counseling.
• Involved in recruitment and interviewing Assurance/Advisory candidates.
• Leads prospective client development, generates fee estimates and participates in client meetings.
• Maintains compliance with all firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA license

Travel readiness

Business development

GAAS/GAGAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm is seeking an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to partnership and a reasonable work-life balance in a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director will liaison between Partner, client, and staff, manage multiple audits and engagements, lead staff development, and cultivate new business for the firm. Travel to client sites will be required as needed.