Audit Director
Location: New Canaan, Connecticut
Salary: Open to discuss + bonuses
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Or Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead and oversee audit and assurance engagements for a regional public accounting firm. The ideal candidate will have strong technical auditing expertise, proven leadership abilities, experience managing client relationships, and a track record of business development and team growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee audit engagements for privately held companies across multiple industries.
- Manage audit planning, staffing, execution, budgets, profitability, and timely delivery.
- Provide technical guidance on auditing standards, regulations, and complex accounting matters.
- Supervise and review Audit, Review, Compilation, Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), and employee benefit plan audits.
- Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff, managers, and senior managers.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
- Identify business development opportunities, participate in networking, and support practice growth.
- Manage engagement scope, fees, billing, and client expectations.
- Improve audit processes, operational efficiency, and technology utilization.
- Collaborate with partners and the tax team on client service and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor audit standards and continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
Required Qualifications
- progressive public accounting experience, primarily in auditing privately held companies.
- At least 3 years at the Manager or Senior Manager level in a regional or mid-tier public accounting firm.
- Active CPA license.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
- Experience managing clients with approximately $10 million–$300 million in annual revenue.
- Experience overseeing employee benefit plan audits.
- Strong knowledge of current auditing standards and technical accounting principles.
- Experience with Audit, Review, Compilation, and AUP engagements.
- Demonstrated business development, client relationship management, and practice growth experience.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality, deadlines, and profitability.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work approximately 45–55 hours per week during January–March, with occasional overtime throughout the year.
- Local travel to client sites and meetings as needed.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPE requirements.
