Senior Audit Director - Government & Public Sector (Hybrid)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to Partnership and a reasonable work-life balance in a hybrid environment.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, who will coordinate engagement workflow and supervise multiple audits. The Director will lead client relationships, manage staff, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, and

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior manager position.
• Significant experience in the public sector, auditing state and local governments.
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience conducting audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year and builds strong client relationships.
• Acts as engagement partner or reports to the engagement partner on engagements.
• Signs attest opinions when assigned as engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagements to ensure quality, timeliness and compliance with policies.
• Identifies issues and communicates solutions with partners.
• Drives engagement scheduling and staffing; trains staff as needed.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for governmental sector engagements.
• Ensures billing and collections align with firm policy.
• Leads staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Participates in staff recruitment and candidate interviews for Assurance and Advisory roles.
• Leads business development efforts and develops new client relationships and fee estimates.
• Represents the firm in client meetings and external referrals.

Skills

Public accounting

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

CPA license

Client relationship management

Staff development

Business development

Leadership

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. The role offers a fast track to Partnership and a reasonable work-life balance in a hybrid environment.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, who will coordinate engagement workflow and supervise multiple audits. The Director will lead client relationships, manage staff, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, and