Senior Director - Governmental Auditing and Accounting

American Institute of CPAs; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 185,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a senior leader in governmental accounting to oversee its programs and advocate for best practices industry-wide. This fully remote role requires expertise in public accounting, strong communication skills, and experience in relationship management and technical auditing. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will directly impact the profession's future.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefits options

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public accounting or comparable experience.
• Experience in state and local government accounting and auditing.
• Strong understanding of Government Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead AICPA programs related to governmental accounting and auditing.
• Develop strategy and governance for GAQC.
• Manage a team of CPA professionals and represent AICPA to external stakeholders.

Skills

Governmental accounting and auditing

Relationship building

Technical expertise in auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Job description

About the Role:

In this fully remote role You will lead all AICPA programs related to governmental accounting and auditing, including the activities of the Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), developing governmental accounting and auditing guidance, monitoring and commenting on relevant legislation and regulation, promoting and managing relationships with important federal and state agencies and standard-setting bodies. You will also influence regulation, governmental accounting and auditing standards, representing the AICPA before regulators, members and other partners, and communicating issues to members. You will report to the Vice President - Financial Reporting & Accounting.

You Will:

• Develop the strategy, governance, member value delivery, and administrative responsibilities of GAQC such that it meets its defined goals and fiscal budget.

• Cultivate relationships and advocate public interest and profession positions with the following: Governmental accounting and auditing standard-setters, main federal and state agencies, multiple state auditor offices, other industry organizations.

• Co-lead (with volunteer Chair) the GAQC executive committee and the State and Local Governmental Expert Panel and oversee the development of related AICPA positions, testimony, and comment letters to regulators and standard setters

• Support other AICPA teams by providing technical expertise to promote governmental audit quality in all aspects of AICPA offerings.

• Communicate with AICPA members, regulators, and other partner groups (including state societies) the AICPA's efforts in the area of governmental auditing and accounting

• Manage team of CPA professionals to include monitoring and assigning work and mentoring.

• Represent the AICPA by speaking at web events, conferences, state societies, accounting firms and others on governmental accounting and auditing issues.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• Certified Public Accountant

• 10+ years in public accounting or comparable experience

• Experience in state and local government accounting and auditing, compliance auditing, Government Auditing Standards

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The Salary Range for this role is: $185,000 - $227,000 per year. There is no non-wage compensation.

Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

If you're interested in this role, please apply before 18 July 2025

While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.