Audit Director
Location: DFW Metroplex
Firm Size: 40-50 employees
Reports To: COO Partner
We are a dynamic, growing CPA firm serving a diverse client base across industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and governmental entities. With a focus on exceptional client service and technical excellence, we provide an environment where professionals can thrive and grow toward partnership. As one of Texas' premier certified public accounting firms, we are proud to be recognized as:
🏆 2025 Best-In-State CPAs by Forbes Magazine
🏆 2024 America's Top 200 CPAs by Forbes Magazine
🏆 D Magazine Industry Leader
🏆 #2 Best Places to Work in DFW — Dallas Business Journal, 2023 (Small Company Category)
We combine deep industry expertise with a personalized, relationship-driven approach — treating each client like family and tailoring solutions to meet your unique financial goals. Whether you’re an individual, a growing business, or an established enterprise, we deliver insights and strategies that drive results.
Position Summary
The Audit Director will lead and expand our audit practice while overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services to our clients. This role requires a seasoned audit professional with extensive experience in financial statement audits across multiple industries, including exposure to governmental audits under GASB standards. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with the drive to develop client relationships, grow the practice, and progress toward firm partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements for clients across various industries (construction, real estate, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and governmental entities).
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, GASB, and other applicable standards.
- Review complex financial statements and related disclosures.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on audit, accounting, and reporting issues.
- Develop, mentor, and manage audit staff and managers to foster professional growth and maintain high team performance.
- Cultivate and manage strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and actively participate in networking and marketing efforts to grow the audit practice.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering value-added insights and recommendations.
- Prepare for and assume a future partner role, including building and managing a portfolio of audit clients.
Qualifications
- CPA license required.
- Minimum of 10-12+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting, including significant experience in financial statement audits.
- Strong background in governmental audits and familiarity with GASB standards.
- Broad industry exposure with experience serving clients in a variety of industries, such as construction, real estate, governmental, manufacturing/distribution, retail, restaurant, nonprofit, and/or other sectors.
- Prior experience in a reputable national, regional, or large local CPA firm preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
- Excellent technical knowledge of auditing standards (GAAS), accounting principles (GAAP), and related regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing the audit practice and advancing to partnership.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and grow a critical service line.
- Clear path to partnership for motivated professionals.
- Collaborative and supportive firm culture.
- Diverse and challenging client base.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.