Audit Director - State & Local Government

Job Description

Job Description

Audit Director – Governmental Assurance

Elevated Hires is recruiting an experienced Audit Director specializing in governmental and public-sector auditing . This leadership opportunity offers a fast track to partnership, a hybrid work environment, relocation assistance, and a reasonable work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit and accounting engagements while managing scheduling, staffing, workflow, and client deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison among engagement partners, clients, and professional staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships and develop a thorough understanding of client operations and internal controls.
• Serve as engagement partner when assigned, including signing attest opinions.
• Ensure engagements comply with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Identify engagement risks and implement solutions in consultation with leadership.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate audit professionals.
• Serve as a governmental auditing subject-matter expert.
• Support recruiting and interviewing efforts for assurance and advisory positions.
• Develop referral relationships, pursue prospective clients, prepare fee estimates, and contribute to business development.
• Oversee engagement billing and collection practices.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of public accounting experience, including at least two years at the Senior Manager level.
• Significant experience auditing governmental and public-sector entities, including cities, counties, special districts, and charter schools.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book)
  • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • Uniform Guidance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business for a CPA practice.
• Experience directing, reviewing, training, and developing audit staff.
• Exposure to nonprofit audits is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client and office locations as needed.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule combining remote work, office time, and client-site visits.
• Occasional same-day and overnight travel.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods, primarily from August through February.
• Relocation assistance is available.

AI Usage & Candidate Authenticity:

AI tools may be used to format resumes or assist with drafting application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately reflect the candidate's experience. Misrepresentation—including copied job descriptions or unverifiable work history—is not acceptable. Candidates must be prepared to clearly and confidently discuss all experience listed. Elevated Efforts may request work samples, portfolio links, or other forms of validation during the hiring process.

Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted and will result in disqualification.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship, visa transfers, and other employment-based immigration support are not available for this position.