State & Local Govt Audit Director — Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Management Performance Associates; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm in Denver, Colorado seeks an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work environment and relocation assistance are available, with a fast track toward partnership.

The Director will liaise between Partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple audits and engagements, developing staff, and expanding the firm's client base in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting with at least 2 years in a senior manager role in public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA license required.
• Ability to travel to client and firm locations.
• Experience auditing state and local governments, including cities, counties, and school districts.
• Experience conducting audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.
• Proven ability to bring in new business and lead client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year and build strong relationships.
• Assist or lead engagements as engagement partner or report to partner.
• Sign attest opinions when assigned as engagement partner.
• Oversee all phases of engagements ensuring compliance with GAAP and firm policy.
• Inform engagement Partner of important developments and resolve issues with partner input.
• Schedule engagements and ensure proper staffing and workflow.
• Serve as subject matter expert in governmental sector.
• Oversee billing and collections by engagement teams.
• Supervise and train staff; review work papers and reports.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and recruitment.
• Lead business development and client meetings to generate fees.

Skills

Client relationships

Staff training

Business development

Project management

Leadership

Public sector auditing

Travel flexibility

GAGAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm in Denver, Colorado seeks an Audit Director with a strong State and Local Government specialization. Hybrid work environment and relocation assistance are available, with a fast track toward partnership.

The Director will liaise between Partners, clients, and staff, managing multiple audits and engagements, developing staff, and expanding the firm's client base in the public sector.