Govt Audit Director - Path to Partnership | Hybrid

Connectly Recruiting; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director specialized in State and Local Government. This role offers a fast track to partnership and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director liaises among partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits, staffing, and engagement workflow, while developing staff and pursuing new business for the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required or eligible to obtain soon.
• Significant public accounting experience with government sector focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client relationships and industry knowledge.
• Serve as engagement partner or report to partner as needed.
• Sign attest opinions when assigned as engagement partner.
• Oversee all phases of engagements ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Inform engagement partner of developments and address issues.
• Schedule engagements and manage staffing and workflow.
• Lead government sector expertise and provide technic al guidance.
• Ensure billing and collections align with firm policy.
• Supervise and train staff; review work papers and reports.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Assist in recruiting and interviewing Assurance staff when needed.
• Lead business development and client pursuit activities.
• Communicate with prospective clients, prepare fee estimates, attend meetings.
• Ensure adherence to Firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Client relationship management

Staff development

Project management

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS/Uniform Guidance

Not-for-profit audits

Job description

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director specialized in State and Local Government. This role offers a fast track to partnership and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available.

The Director liaises among partners, clients, and staff, overseeing multiple audits, staffing, and engagement workflow, while developing staff and pursuing new business for the firm.