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Location: San Francisco, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (firm office, client sites, and remote) | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A regional CPA firm serving public-sector clients in the San Francisco area is seeking an Audit Director with deep expertise in state and local government auditing. This is a growth-track position offering a path to Partnership, and the Director will serve as the key connector between firm Partners, clients, and engagement staff while helping guide the firm's governmental audit practice.

What you'll do

• Stay closely connected with clients year-round, developing a thorough understanding of their operations and control systems to build lasting relationships
• Either serve as engagement partner or report to one, following firm policy on engagement oversight
• Sign attest opinions on behalf of the firm when serving in the engagement partner capacity
• Oversee all phases of engagements when reporting to a partner, confirming deliverables meet the relevant accounting framework and firm standards
• Flag significant developments and potential issues to the engagement Partner and work through solutions after consultation
• Coordinate proper scheduling across engagements
• Act as the firm's subject matter expert for the governmental sector
• Confirm billing and collection activities are carried out per firm policy
• Supervise and train engagement staff, reviewing work papers and reports in line with firm policy
• Contribute meaningfully to staff performance reviews and ongoing counseling
• Participate in recruiting efforts, including interviewing Assurance and Advisory candidates as needed
• Represent the firm in business development efforts, cultivating referral sources and new business contacts
• Lead outreach on prospective client opportunities, including initial contact, fee estimates, and meetings
• Maintain compliance with all firm-wide policies and procedures

Required qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years as a senior manager, with substantial experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Current, valid CPA license
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and firm office locations
• Proven track record of generating new business for a CPA firm
• Substantial experience performing audits under GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with all firm-wide policies and procedures
• Capability to direct, review, and train departmental staff
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment, along with relocation assistance for candidates moving into the San Francisco area.