State & Local Gov't Audit Director | Hybrid, Fast Path

Management Performance Associates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks an Audit Director with a strong state and local government specialty for its San Francisco region. The role offers a fast track to partnership and a reasonable work life balance in a hybrid environment.

Relocation assistance is available as needed. The Director coordinates with Partners, clients and staff, overseeing multiple audits, staffing, and engagement workflow.

Qualifications

• 10 years in public accounting with senior manager experience.
• CPA license current and active.
• Extensive experience auditing state and local governments.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing contact with clients and understand their operations.
• Lead engagements as engagement partner or report to partner.
• Sign attest opinions when assigned.
• Oversee engagement phases and ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and firm policy.
• Identify issues and implement solutions with partner input.
• Staff scheduling, training and engagement workflow management.
• Act as a subject matter expert in government sector engagements.
• Ensure billing and collection practices adhere to firm policy.
• Recruit staff and interview Assurance and Advisory candidates as needed.
• Develop a network of business contacts to generate new client opportunities.
• Lead initial communications with prospective clients, prepare fee estimates, and attend meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Public sector auditing

Staff training

Business development

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Management Performance Associates seeks an Audit Director with a strong state and local government specialty for its San Francisco region. The role offers a fast track to partnership and a reasonable work life balance in a hybrid environment.

Relocation assistance is available as needed. The Director coordinates with Partners, clients and staff, overseeing multiple audits, staffing, and engagement workflow.