Govt Audit Director — Hybrid & Path to Partnership

Launching Point; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Launching Point, a progressive regional CPA firm in San Francisco, seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and hybrid work with relocation assistance.

The Director will manage multiple engagements, develop staff, and drive business development while maintaining client relations and ensuring compliance with GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' public accounting experience with 2+ years in a senior manager role.
• Significant public sector auditing experience (state/local governments).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Holds a current CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience in GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience directing, reviewing, and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client contact and build relationships.
• Serve as engagement partner or report to partner on engagements.
• Sign attest opinions when acting as engagement partner.
• Oversee all engagement phases and ensure compliance with accounting framework and firm policy.
• Inform partner of important developments and resolve issues with consultation.
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled.
• Serve as subject matter expert for governmental sector.
• Oversee billing and collections by engagement teams.
• Supervise staff and provide on-the-job training; review work papers.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and counseling.
• Participate in recruitment and screening of Assurance/Advisory candidates.
• Lead business development efforts and generate client meetings and fees.
• Maintain compliance with firm-wide policies.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Launching Point, a progressive regional CPA firm in San Francisco, seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and hybrid work with relocation assistance.

The Director will manage multiple engagements, develop staff, and drive business development while maintaining client relations and ensuring compliance with GAAS, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance. Travel is required as needed.