San Jose, CA (opens in new tab) Posted 5 hours ago Join a forward-thinking regional CPA firm as an Audit Leader with a focus on state and local government sectors. The firm offers a clear path to Director or Partner roles, ensuring a balanced approach to work and personal life within a hybrid work model. Relocation assistance is provided to ease transitions. This key managerial role acts as a bridge between our partners, clientele, and audit professionals. As a leader, you will oversee multiple audits and client engagements, optimize scheduling and staffing, and steer the team's workflow. Nurture new business opportunities, retain existing client relationships, and contribute significantly to the firm's growth.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements concurrently.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through ongoing communication and in-depth client knowledge.
• Brief partners on client developments, pinpoint potential issues, and propose actionable solutions.
• Deliver exceptional work quality, adhering to professional and firm standards, to provide clients with precise advisory.
• Ensure thoughtful scheduling of engagements, leveraging your understanding of our audit methodology.
• Develop and track engagement budgets, offering explanations for variances to leadership and identifying opportunities for scope expansion.
• Preemptively address potential queries or issues within engagements.
• Critically appraise financial statements and deliverables.
• Lead and mentor staff accountants, guiding their professional growth and co-evaluating performance.
• Play a central role in driving the firm's business development endeavors.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of five years in public accounting focused on the public sector, including state and local government audits.
• Active CPA license.

• Preferred Expertise:

• Exceptional team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP and GASB standards.
• Proficient in GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and Uniform Guidance audit standards.
• Open to feedback and continual learning.

• Conditions:

• Flexible hybrid work setup, with necessary travel to clients or for training.
• Travel that may include overnight trips for client meetings or seminars.
• Overtime may be necessary, especially from August through February.
• Become part of our dynamic team and lead a future in audit excellence and client satisfaction.
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