Audit Director

Our client, a growing CPA firm on Long Island, is looking to add on an Audit Director to join their team. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who ultimately would like to be a Partner at a CPA firm in a relatively short timeline.

Responsibilities

• Overseas complex audit workflows and approves final financial statements.
• Serves as the primary relationship contact for high-value corporate clients.
• Generates new revenue streams by pitching audit and advisory services.
• Mentors managers and seniors while shaping firm staffing strategies.
• Balances team productivity and billable hours across engagement lifecycles.
• Manages total dollar value of the client portfolio successfully retained and serviced.
• Secures new client contracts through professional networks and pitches.
• Mentors, develops, and retains high-performing audit staff.
• Directs the planning, execution, and wrap-up of multiple concurrent financial statement audits.
• Resolves critical, highly complex accounting and auditing issues identified during engagements.
• Acts as the trusted advisor to client executives and board audit committees.
• Identifies cross-selling opportunities for tax, advisory, and specialized consulting services.
• Conducts final technical reviews of audit files, financial statements, and disclosure notes.
• Participates in firm governance, thought leadership, and operational policy setting.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related financial field.
• Requires an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA ) license in good standing.
• Requires a minimum of 10 to 12+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Requires recent experience at a Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent leadership level.
• Requires a proven track record of managing multiple audit teams and large client portfolios.
• Requires deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB, and AICPA standards.
• Requires advanced expertise in specialized data analytics and audit software systems.
• Requires exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Requires strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for complex accounting issues.