Audit Director – Assurance & Advisory

Are you an experienced public accounting professional with a passion for leading high-impact audits in the state and local government sector? This is a rare opportunity to join a top 100 West Coast accounting and consulting firm as an Audit Director , where you will manage complex engagements, mentor staff, and drive business growth while making a meaningful impact on clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between partners, clients, and professional staff, ensuring smooth communication and project execution.
• Oversee multiple audit and accounting projects simultaneously, managing schedules, staffing, and workflow.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with clients, understanding their operations, control systems, and business needs.
• Serve as engagement partner or report directly to engagement partners; review and approve deliverables in compliance with firm policy and applicable accounting standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert for state and local government audits, including cities, counties, and special districts.
• Supervise and mentor engagement staff, providing on-the-job training and participating in performance evaluations.
• Play a lead role in recruitment, interviewing, and developing Assurance & Advisory talent.
• Actively contribute to business development, including client prospecting, fee estimates, and initial communications.
• Ensure proper billing, collections, and compliance with firm-wide policies.
• Conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS / Yellow Book), GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.
• Participate in auditing not-for-profit organizations as needed.

Audit Management

Qualifications & Skills