What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Director – State & Local Government position at Gables Search Group?
Dynamic CPA firm is seeking an Audit Director specializing in State and Local Government. This role offers a clear path to Partnership, a healthy work-life balance, and a flexible work environment. If relocation is necessary, assistance is available.
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The Audit Director will serve as a crucial link between the Partner, clients, and professional staff. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple audit and accounting projects, managing client engagements, and coordinating workflow. The Director will also train and develop staff, while fostering new business for the Firm. This role requires advanced skills and knowledge, setting the stage for future growth within the organization. Directors are key in maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain regular communication with clients, building comprehensive understanding of their operations and control systems, and nurturing strong client relationships.
- Either serve as engagement partner or report directly to the partner, adhering to firm policies.
- Sign attest opinions on behalf of the firm when acting as engagement partner.
- Manage all phases of engagements, ensuring deliverables align with accounting standards and firm policies.
- Keep engagement partner informed of key client updates, address potential issues, and implement solutions following partner input.
- Ensure proper scheduling of engagements.
- Act as a subject matter expert for governmental audit matters.
- Oversee billing practices within the team, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
- Supervise and train engagement team members, review work papers and reports, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Participate in staff recruitment, including interviewing potential candidates.
- Lead business development initiatives, cultivating a network of contacts and generating new business for the firm.
- Take the lead on engaging with prospective clients, managing initial communications, fee estimates, and client meetings.
- Maintain adherence to all firm-wide policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior manager role, specializing in public sector auditing.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
- Willingness to travel to client and firm offices when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to attract new business to a CPA firm.
- Extensive experience conducting audits in compliance with Governmental Auditing Standards, GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance.
- Strong leadership skills to direct, review, and train staff effectively.
- Familiarity with audits of nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Working Environment
- Hybrid work setup, allowing flexibility to work from home, the office, or client sites as needed.
- Same-day travel for client meetings and seminars.
- Occasional overnight travel for out-of-town client work or meetings.
- Overtime may be required, particularly from August to February.