Job Description

Director, Audit Practice Leader

Salary: $160 - $220k (Plus 10-20% Bonus)

Reporting To: Firm Partnership

Summary: This executive-level role is critical for the strategic leadership and expansion of the firm's assurance practice. The Director will report directly to the Partners, taking responsibility for developing a high-performing audit team, ensuring strict compliance with professional standards, providing ultimate oversight for client engagements, and significantly contributing to the firm's business development and strategic growth.

Detailed Scope of Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth

• Team Management: Build, lead, and mentor a premier audit team, instilling a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Engagement Oversight: Oversee the entire portfolio of audit and assurance engagements, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality service and adherence to all professional and internal quality standards.
• Business Development: Drive the growth of the audit practice by identifying and actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Firm Collaboration: Align with the strategic vision of the Managing Directors, contributing to firm-wide goals and fostering strong relationships with other leaders and service areas (tax, consulting).

Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance

• Technical Guidance: Serve as the practice's subject matter expert, providing in-depth technical knowledge on complex accounting issues and professional standards.
• Compliance: Ensure all engagements strictly adhere to applicable standards, including GAAP, GAAS, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Regulatory Focus: Proactively stay current with industry regulations and best practices, implementing necessary operational changes to maintain compliance and efficiency.

People Development & Mentorship

• Talent Cultivation: Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on staff growth and retention.
• Training Programs: Design and implement continuous learning initiatives to elevate the technical knowledge and professional skills across the audit team.
• Succession Planning: Identify, coach, and develop future leaders and managers, ensuring a robust talent pipeline for the firm.

Client Relationship Management

• Trusted Advisor: Cultivate and strengthen profitable, long-term client relationships by understanding their core business needs and delivering customized, strategic solutions.
• Proactive Solutions: Collaborate seamlessly with other service areas (tax, consulting) to offer comprehensive solutions that maximize client value.
• Client Satisfaction: Proactively manage and resolve client concerns, securing their long-term satisfaction and partnership with the firm.

Candidate Profile & Requirement

The successful Director will thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and demonstrate a broad combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and business development skill.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in audit and assurance, with a distinguished track record of effective leadership.
• Certification: Active CPA certification is mandatory.
• Technical Mastery: Extensive, applied knowledge of complex accounting principles, audit practices, and professional standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
• Leadership Track Record: Proven ability to successfully lead and mentor audit teams, developing junior staff into future firm leaders.
• Business Acumen: Strong, deliberate business development skills and a history of successfully acquiring new clients and expanding relationships within an existing client base.
• Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

An attractive and highly competitive compensation package is offered for this leadership position, including:

• A strong base salary and comprehensive benefits.
• A substantial performance bonus structure.
• The unique challenge of helping to significantly build and expand the firm's established base.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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