State & Local Govt Audit Director — Hybrid Path to Partner

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Oregon seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. This role offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director leads engagements, mentors staff, and develops new business while coordinating between the Partner, client, and team. Travel to client sites is required; CPA and GAAS/GAGAS expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years in public accounting with at least 2 years in a senior manager role.
• Extensive experience auditing state and local governments.
• CPA licensed and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between partner, client, and staff and manages multiple engagements.
• Signs attest opinions as engagement partner or reports to the engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagements and ensures compliance with applicable standards and firm policy.
• Develops staff, trains teams, and leads business development for the firm.
• Leads client relationships and recruitment of staff as needed.
• Ensures engagement scheduling and billing/collections are handled properly.
• Acts as SME for government sector and travels to client sites as needed.

Skills

Public accounting

Staff training

Client relationships

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Oregon seeks an Audit Director with a State and Local Government specialization. This role offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment with relocation assistance.

The Director leads engagements, mentors staff, and develops new business while coordinating between the Partner, client, and team. Travel to client sites is required; CPA and GAAS/GAGAS expertise are essential.