What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Government Auditing position at Veracity Software Inc?
Oakland, MD
Full Time
Skills: Auditing, Accounting, CPA, Financial Statement Preparation, Government Auditing, Client Relationship Management, Audit and Assurance, A&A, federal compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Assurance, GAGAS, Reconciliation, governmental
Lead High-Impact Government Audits in a Mission-Driven Public Accounting Firm
Full Time
Skills: Auditing, Accounting, CPA, Financial Statement Preparation, Government Auditing, Client Relationship Management, Audit and Assurance, A&A, federal compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Assurance, GAGAS, Reconciliation, governmental
Lead High-Impact Government Audits in a Mission-Driven Public Accounting Firm
- A respected public accounting firm is seeking a Director of Government Auditing to lead the preparation, review, and oversight of complex governmental audits. This hybrid position, based in or near Oakland, Maryland, is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep experience in Audit & Assurance (A&A), financial statement preparation, and single audits, who enjoys leading teams and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
- This leadership role combines hands-on technical work with strategic oversight, client relationship management, and mentorship within a collaborative and client-focused firm environment.
- The Director of Government Auditing plays a key role in executing and reviewing audit engagements for government entities.
- This position is responsible for ensuring audit quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery while upholding firm standards and supporting the development of audit staff.
- The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a client-first mindset.
- Lead and oversee financial statement audits for government entities from planning through completion
- Manage and review single audits, ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for government clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Ensure all audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory guidelines, and firm methodologies
- Provide technical guidance, review, and mentorship to audit staff and senior team members
- Collaborate with firm leadership and internal stakeholders to improve audit workflows and efficiencies
- Uphold and enforce firm-wide policies, quality standards, and best practices
- Manage engagement timelines to ensure accurate, high-quality, and timely audit delivery
- Preferred: Utilize experience with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement to support audit execution and review
- Active CPA license (required)
- 6-8 years of recent experience in public accounting
- Strong background in Audit & Assurance (A&A) services
- Demonstrated experience leading or reviewing governmental audits
- Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation and single audits
- Proven ability to manage client-facing engagements and complex audit projects
- Experience providing oversight and leadership to audit teams
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Oakland, Maryland
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Leadership role with meaningful public-sector impact
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth
- Supportive, mission-driven firm culture
- Does the candidate have a CPA license?
- Does the candidate have experience specifically related to Financial Statement preparation?
- Walk me through your experience leading governmental audits from planning through issuance.
- How do you stay current on changes in governmental accounting standards and regulations?
- Describe your experience with single audits. What are the most common risk areas you focus on?
- Describe your experience with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement or similar platforms.
- Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.
- Have you led or participated in process improvements or audit workflow changes?
- Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g., timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property).
- Please provide the link to candidate's LinkedIn profile.
- What is the candidate's highest level of education?
- What is the candidate's desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).
- Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?
- Will the candidate now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?