Audit Director - Non-Profit Specialization
The Audit Director will plan, manage, and have partner level review for full opinion audits and reviews for a variety of 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 develops 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 fieldAt least ten years of experience in public accounting - specifically in auditing non-profit clientsHolds a current and valid CPA's licensePreferred Qualifications :Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a teamAbility to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlinesPossesses 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 StatesCooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedbackAbility to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff, and seniorsWorking Conditions
Hybrid working environment (work from home, office, or client location)Same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars, as neededOccasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars