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RepCo · 3 days ago

Audit Director

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$217K/yr - $228K/yr

10+ years exp

RepCo is a well-established, top-tier public accounting and consulting firm in the Western U.S. seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead high-impact audits in the state and local government sector. The role involves managing complex engagements, mentoring staff, and driving business growth while maintaining strong client relationships.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships

Either assumes the role of engagement partner or reports directly to the engagement partner on engagements in accordance with firm policies

Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner

Oversees all phases of an audit, review or accounting engagement when reporting to an engagement partner and ensures the client deliverable complies with both the applicable accounting framework and firm policy

Apprises the engagement Partner, if applicable, of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and implements solutions after partner consultation

Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled

Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry, specifically for state and local government clients

Ensures billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams in accordance with firm policy

Supervises staff assigned to engagements and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by the engagement team in accordance with firm policy

Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling

Involved in the recruitment of staff and interviews Assurance and Advisory candidates when needed

Acts as a representative of the firm in business development matters; develops a network of business contacts and referrals to generate business for the firm

Assumes the lead role on prospective client leads assigned to them and responsible for initial communications with prospective clients, generating fee estimates and attending prospective client meetings

Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures

Qualification

CPA licensePublic accounting experienceGovernment auditing standardsBusiness developmentStaff trainingClient relationship managementAudit complianceNot-for-profit auditing

Required

Approximately 10 years' experience in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager position, with significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, etc.) in California and/or Oregon

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Holds a current and valid CPA's license

Ability to travel to assigned client locations

Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm

Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance

Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures

Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff

Exposure to conducting audits of not for profit organizations

Ability to travel to client sites and work occasional overtime during peak audit periods (August – February)