Our dynamic company is on the lookout for seasoned professionals to fill the role of Audit Director. This position requires a veteran with a comprehensive background in audit methodologies, regulatory adherence, and team management.
Key Responsibilities of Audit Director
- External audit of financial statements:
- Performed and lead audit engagements using analytics and substantive testing.
- Conducted interviews for documentation of internal controls and assessed audit risk.
- Identified, planned, and tested controls; presented findings and recommended actions to management.
- Prepared audit reports in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
- Lead, manage, and train the audit staff.
- Stay updated on new accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards.
- Review audit documentation, workpapers, and reports prepared by staff and middle management auditors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Test financial, operational, and other processes as per Audit plans and methodologies.
- Bring the attest workpapers and reports to completion in a timely manner.
- Maintain the firm’s quality standards, including implementing new quality standard guidance.
- Prepare for and lead the firm’s peer review audits.
- Assist outside auditors as needed.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication and writing skills, which allow for effective relationship-building and networking with clients, firm associates, and Partners.
- Provide SME-specific direction and support to the audit team in general.
- Identify problems not consistent with past audits and begin to structure a solution or remedy to address issue(s).
- Effectively perform research on relevant topics for client engagements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training sessions.
- Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for Partners to strengthen and improve operations and identify cost or efficiency savings.
- Prepare attest client bills bi-monthly.
- Prepare engagement proposals and budgets for potential and recurring attest engagements.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all financial information is accurate and consistent.
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- 15-20 years’ experience within a public accounting firm, professional service firm or equivalent, performing attest work.
- Prefer experience auditing privately held companies, not-for-profit organizations and employee benefit plans. Other relevant audit experience will be considered.
- Exceptional client service with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships is expected.
- Excellent leadership abilities, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Project and budget management, including regular client communication, accurate budgeting, and cost control.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and standards.
- Strong knowledge and experience using MS Office, Wolters Kluwer CCH Pro System fx Engagement, Checkpoint, and other audit tools necessary to meet roles, goals, and objectives.
Join our team and take your career to the next level with one of Forbes Top 200 CPA firms in America. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are a motivated and experienced tax professional looking for a rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Consideration will be given to candidates that do not necessarily have all the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.