Director of Government Auditing
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Position Overview:
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications
- Active CPA license (required)
- 68 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 United States
Why This Role
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Leadership role with meaningful public-sector impact
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth
- Supportive mission-driven firm culture
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
