Audit Manager

Government Audit Manager – Davis Farr LLP

Location:

Irvine, California (and additional offices in Carlsbad, CA and Tacoma, WA).
Base pay: $130,000 – $150,000 per year. Additional compensation: annual bonus. Benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid licenses, professional dues and continued professional education.

Davis Farr LLP is a rapidly growing, full‑service CPA firm with over 30 years of experience providing audit, tax, and consulting services to federal, state, local governments, special purpose governments, non‑profit and commercial entities.

• Assist in carrying out quality and other assurance services to clients in various industries.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, internal control standards and technology implementation relative to client assignments.
• Be familiar with the pronouncements of the GASB, FASB and AICPA.
• Participate in the engagement planning process.
• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients trial balance.
• Execute day to day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Recognize potential problem areas on engagements and discuss them with engagement supervisor.
• Research accounting issues.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Become proficient at preparing annual financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase audit team efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
• Become oriented with Firm’s practices, policies and culture.
• Comply with and maintain the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.

• Degree or advanced degree in accounting; strong academic credentials.
• CPA license or other relevant certification such as a CISA.
• Five years of post‑college audit experience.
• One to three years audit experience in the governmental, non‑profit, commercial sectors; one year of public accounting experience required.
• Experience overseeing teams/help a previous leadership position.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software programs.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task, think independently and problem solve in a team‑oriented environment.
• Professional, dependable, trustworthy, cooperative attitude.

Director.

Full‑time.

Accounting/Auditing.

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