Strategic Audit Director: Growth, Leadership & Impact

Abacuspro; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Employee-focused culture

Leadership development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Performance-based incentive program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Abacus is seeking an Audit Director to lead end-to-end audit engagements within the Audit & Assurance practice. You will oversee multiple engagements, mentor teams, and uphold firm methodology while building strong client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, 8+ years of public accounting experience, and proven people leadership. Based in a setting with travel to client sites, the position emphasizes technical excellence and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 8+ years of audit experience in public accounting with progressive leadership responsibility.
• CPA license required (or ability to maintain active license in the applicable state).
• Prior people management experience (coaching, performance management, and team development).
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit and assurance engagements, including planning, execution, and final deliverables.
• Manage engagement risk, quality control, and compliance with professional standards and firm methodology while providing technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Develop and mentor team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Serve as primary client contact for engagement execution, proactively communicating status, issues, and recommendations, and reinforcing strong client relationships.
• Support practice growth through proposal support, client expansion, thought leadership, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

AdvanceFlow

Job description

Abacus is seeking an Audit Director to lead end-to-end audit engagements within the Audit & Assurance practice. You will oversee multiple engagements, mentor teams, and uphold firm methodology while building strong client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, 8+ years of public accounting experience, and proven people leadership. Based in a setting with travel to client sites, the position emphasizes technical excellence and business development.