Govt Audit Director: Path to Partnership, Hybrid

Kingfisher Recruiting; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive Regional CPA Firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization to serve as liaison between partners, clients, and staff. The Director manages multiple audits and engagements, coordinates staffing and workflow, and leads staff training while building client relationships.

The role emphasizes government audits, GAAS/GAGAS compliance, and business development. Hybrid work environment and relocation assistance are available as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with at least 2 years in a senior manager role in the public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to win new business and manage multiple engagements.
• Experience conducting audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.
• Experience supervising, training staff, and performing performance evaluations.
• Exposure to not-for-profit audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client contact and understand client operations.
• Lead engagements as engagement partner or report to partner.
• Sign attest opinions when assigned to lead engagements.
• Oversee all phases of engagement reporting and ensure compliance.
• Mentor staff and provide on-the-job training.
• Lead recruitment and participate in business development.
• Manage engagement scheduling and billing compliance.
• Represent the firm in client development activities.

Skills

Public accounting

GAGAS

GAAS

Staff training

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive Regional CPA Firm seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization to serve as liaison between partners, clients, and staff. The Director manages multiple audits and engagements, coordinates staffing and workflow, and leads staff training while building client relationships.

The role emphasizes government audits, GAAS/GAGAS compliance, and business development. Hybrid work environment and relocation assistance are available as part of the package.