State & Local Gov Audit Director: Path to Partner, Hybrid

Red Seal Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to Partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director serves as liaison among Partners, clients and staff, manages multiple engagements, develops staff, and leads business development while upholding firm policy and quality standards. Responsibilities include client relationship management, engagement leadership, staffing, scheduling, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with 2+ years in a senior manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Proven ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.
• Experience auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, etc.) and not-for-profit exposure.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients and develops deep knowledge of client operations and controls.
• Roles may include engagement partner or reporting to partner on engagements.
• Signs attest opinions as engagement partner when assigned.
• Oversees engagement planning and delivery per framework and policy.
• Informs partners of important developments and issues, proposing solutions.
• Ensures engagements are scheduled and staffed properly.
• Acts as subject matter expert for governmental sector.
• Oversees billing and collection per firm policy.
• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports.
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations and coaching.
• Participates in staff recruitment and candidate interviews for Assurance and Advisory.
• Represents the firm in business development and client meetings.
• Leads initial client communications, fee estimates, and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Staff training

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAGAS/Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Job description

Progressive regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Director with State and Local Government specialization for a fast track to Partnership. Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director serves as liaison among Partners, clients and staff, manages multiple engagements, develops staff, and leads business development while upholding firm policy and quality standards. Responsibilities include client relationship management, engagement leadership, staffing, scheduling, and ensuring