Audit Director

Audit Director

Location: New Canaan, Connecticut
Salary: Open to discuss bonuses
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Or Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for a regional public accounting firm. The ideal candidate will have strong technical auditing expertise, proven leadership abilities, experience managing client relationships, and a track record of business development and team growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements for privately held companies across multiple industries.
• Manage audit planning, staffing, execution, budgets, profitability, and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on auditing standards, regulations, and complex accounting matters.
• Supervise and review Audit, Review, Compilation, Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), and employee benefit plan audits.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff, managers, and senior managers.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Identify business development opportunities, participate in networking, and support practice growth.
• Manage engagement scope, fees, billing, and client expectations.
• Improve audit processes, operational efficiency, and technology utilization.
• Collaborate with partners and the tax team on client service and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor audit standards and continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

Required Qualifications

• progressive public accounting experience, primarily in auditing privately held companies.
• At least 3 years at the Manager or Senior Manager level in a regional or mid-tier public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
• Experience managing clients with approximately $10 million–$300 million in annual revenue.
• Experience overseeing employee benefit plan audits.
• Strong knowledge of current auditing standards and technical accounting principles.
• Experience with Audit, Review, Compilation, and AUP engagements.
• Demonstrated business development, client relationship management, and practice growth experience.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality, deadlines, and profitability.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work approximately 45–55 hours per week during January–March, with occasional overtime throughout the year.
• Local travel to client sites and meetings as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPE requirements.