Govt Audit Director: Hybrid, Path to Partnership

SPG; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The Director will liaison between Partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits and engagements and developing new business relationships. The candidate will lead engagements, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with GAAS/GAAP while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years in public accounting with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, districts, charter schools).
• Holds a current CPA license and ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships and serve as liaison between partners, clients, and staff.
• Lead engagement partner on engagements or report to principal partner.
• Sign attest opinions when assigned as engagement partner.
• Oversee all phases of engagements and ensure deliverables comply with GAAS, GAAP, and standards.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and engagement workflow and supervise staff.
• Recruit and mentor staff; participate in performance reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

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

The Director will liaison between Partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits and engagements and developing new business relationships. The candidate will lead engagements, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with GAAS/GAAP while maintaining strong client relationships.