KnowHireMatch
Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
KnowHireMatch, Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About The Role
The About The Role
The
Audit Director - State & Local Government
serves as the liaison between partners, clients, and professional staff. You will manage multiple auditing and accounting engagements, oversee engagement workflow, and ensure compliance with firm policies and accounting standards. This role plays a pivotal part in
maintaining client relationships, developing staff, and driving business development initiatives .
Key Responsibilities
Client & Engagement Management
Maintain client relationships year-round and possess a thorough understanding of client operations and controls. Serve as engagement partner or report directly to the engagement partner, signing attest opinions as assigned. Oversee all phases of audits, reviews, and accounting engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, GAAS, and Government Auditing Standards. Identify potential engagement issues, implement solutions, and update partners as needed. Ensure engagements are scheduled, staffed, and completed in accordance with firm policies.
Technical Expertise
Serve as a subject matter expert in state and local government audits, including cities, counties, and special districts in California and/or Oregon. Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards.
Leadership & Staff Development
Supervise and mentor engagement teams; review work papers and reports. Provide on-the-job training and conduct performance evaluations and career counseling. Assist in recruitment, including interviewing Assurance & Advisory candidates.
Business Development
Act as a representative of the firm in networking and business development. Generate new business through client relationships, referrals, and community involvement. Lead prospective client opportunities, prepare fee estimates, and attend prospect meetings.
Compliance & Administration
Ensure compliance with firm policies, billing, and collections procedures. Uphold firm-wide standards for quality, efficiency, and professional ethics.
Requirements
Qualifications
10+ years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years at the Senior Manager level. Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts) in California and/or Oregon. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Active CPA license. Demonstrated ability to develop and secure new business for a CPA firm. Strong knowledge of: U.S. GAAP GASB Standards U.S. GAAS Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) Proven leadership skills in directing, reviewing, and training staff. Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
Benefits
Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment: office, home, and client site. Same-day travel for client engagements, meetings, or seminars. Occasional overnight travel for client work or professional events. Overtime may be required throughout the year; heavier workload expected August-February for Not-for-Profit and Government clients.
Why Join Us
Fast track to partnership with clear advancement opportunities. Hybrid and flexible work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to lead government-sector audit engagements for a top-ranked CPA firm. Strong firm culture with emphasis on professional growth and client service
Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KnowHireMatch by 2x Get notified about new Audit Director jobs in
Albany, OR . Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
Audit Director - Government & Nonprofits - Assurance & Advisory
Salem, OR $220,000.00-$230,000.00 3 days ago Audit Manager - Government and Non-Profit
Audit Manager - Government and Non-Profit
Salem, OR $100,037.00-$117,690.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About The Role
The About The Role
The
Audit Director - State & Local Government
serves as the liaison between partners, clients, and professional staff. You will manage multiple auditing and accounting engagements, oversee engagement workflow, and ensure compliance with firm policies and accounting standards. This role plays a pivotal part in
maintaining client relationships, developing staff, and driving business development initiatives .
Key Responsibilities
Client & Engagement Management
Maintain client relationships year-round and possess a thorough understanding of client operations and controls. Serve as engagement partner or report directly to the engagement partner, signing attest opinions as assigned. Oversee all phases of audits, reviews, and accounting engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, GAAS, and Government Auditing Standards. Identify potential engagement issues, implement solutions, and update partners as needed. Ensure engagements are scheduled, staffed, and completed in accordance with firm policies.
Technical Expertise
Serve as a subject matter expert in state and local government audits, including cities, counties, and special districts in California and/or Oregon. Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards.
Leadership & Staff Development
Supervise and mentor engagement teams; review work papers and reports. Provide on-the-job training and conduct performance evaluations and career counseling. Assist in recruitment, including interviewing Assurance & Advisory candidates.
Business Development
Act as a representative of the firm in networking and business development. Generate new business through client relationships, referrals, and community involvement. Lead prospective client opportunities, prepare fee estimates, and attend prospect meetings.
Compliance & Administration
Ensure compliance with firm policies, billing, and collections procedures. Uphold firm-wide standards for quality, efficiency, and professional ethics.
Requirements
Qualifications
10+ years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years at the Senior Manager level. Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts) in California and/or Oregon. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Active CPA license. Demonstrated ability to develop and secure new business for a CPA firm. Strong knowledge of: U.S. GAAP GASB Standards U.S. GAAS Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) Proven leadership skills in directing, reviewing, and training staff. Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
Benefits
Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment: office, home, and client site. Same-day travel for client engagements, meetings, or seminars. Occasional overnight travel for client work or professional events. Overtime may be required throughout the year; heavier workload expected August-February for Not-for-Profit and Government clients.
Why Join Us
Fast track to partnership with clear advancement opportunities. Hybrid and flexible work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to lead government-sector audit engagements for a top-ranked CPA firm. Strong firm culture with emphasis on professional growth and client service
Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KnowHireMatch by 2x Get notified about new Audit Director jobs in
Albany, OR . Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)
Audit Director - Government & Nonprofits - Assurance & Advisory
Salem, OR $220,000.00-$230,000.00 3 days ago Audit Manager - Government and Non-Profit
Audit Manager - Government and Non-Profit
Salem, OR $100,037.00-$117,690.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr