Director of Government Auditing

Director of Government Auditing | CPA | Public ...

Our client is seeking a Director of Government Auditing
to lead and oversee complex governmental audit engagements. This role is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep experience in Audit & Assurance (A&A), governmental financial statements, and single audits. The Director will serve as a technical expert, engagement leader, and trusted advisor to government clients while mentoring audit staff and ensuring audit quality across the practice.

This position offers a unique seasonal workflow
: full-time audit leadership during peak season (June–January), followed by a flexible off-season focused on maintaining required CPE credits for government auditing.

Requirements:

Audit Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Lead and manage financial statement audits for government entities from planning through completion.
• Oversee and review single audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure all engagements meet professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit issues, governmental accounting standards, and A&A matters.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Deliver clear, timely communication regarding audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of audit staff and senior auditors.
• Support staff development through training, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to enhance audit processes, workflows, and quality controls.

Operational & Strategic Contribution

• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives related to audit quality, efficiency, and best practices.
• Utilize experience with audit software (preferred: CCH Pro System fx Engagement) to support audit execution.

Qualifications/Must-Haves:

• Active CPA license (required)
• Experience supervising or mentoring audit staff.
• 6–8 years of recent experience in public accounting.
• Strong background in Audit & Assurance (A&A)
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Oakland, MD.
• Demonstrated experience leading or reviewing governmental audits.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation and single audits.
• Proven ability to manage complex audit engagements and client relationships.
• All education levels will be considered; equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.

Seasonal Work Structure:

This is a full-time salaried role with a unique annual workflow:

• June–January (Peak Season):
  Full-time audit leadership, hybrid schedule with required onsite presence.
• February–May (Off-Season):
  No onsite requirement, focus on maintaining required CPE for government audits: 80 hours of A&A CPE every 2 years, includes 24 hours of government-specific training.
• All training costs are covered by the firm.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with CCH Pro System fx Engagement.
• Familiarity with government-specific regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.