The Audit Director will plan, manage, and have partner level review for full opinion audits and reviews for a variety on clients in the non-profit industry. Clients include typical charities, entertainment industry foundations and associations, churches, educational institutions, single audits, and form 990 taxes.The Director is responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow.  The Director develops and trains staff and developes associations to create new business for the Firm.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• 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
• Apprises the engagement Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
• Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by managers, senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least ten years of experience in public accounting - specifically in auditing non-profit clients
• Holds a current and valid CPA’s license
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
• Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, Standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment (work from home, office or client location)
• Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars