Overview
Lead High-Impact Government Audits in a Mission-Driven Public Accounting Firm
- A respected public accounting firm is seeking a Director of Government Auditing to lead the preparation, review, and oversight of complex governmental audits. This hybrid position, based in or near Oakland, Maryland , is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep experience in Audit & Assurance (A&A) , financial statement preparation, and single audits , who enjoys leading teams and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
- This leadership role combines hands-on technical work with strategic oversight, client relationship management, and mentorship within a collaborative and client-focused firm environment.
Position Overview
- The Director of Government Auditing plays a key role in executing and reviewing audit engagements for government entities.
- This position is responsible for ensuring audit quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery while upholding firm standards and supporting the development of audit staff.
- The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a client-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee financial statement audits for government entities from planning through completion
- Manage and review single audits, ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for government clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Ensure all audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory guidelines, and firm methodologies
- Provide technical guidance, review, and mentorship to audit staff and senior team members
- Collaborate with firm leadership and internal stakeholders to improve audit workflows and efficiencies
- Uphold and enforce firm-wide policies, quality standards, and best practices
- Manage engagement timelines to ensure accurate, high-quality, and timely audit delivery
- Preferred: Utilize experience with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement to support audit execution and review
Qualifications
- Active CPA license (required)
- 6–8 years of recent experience in public accounting
- Strong background in Audit & Assurance (A&A) services
- Demonstrated experience leading or reviewing governmental audits
- Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation and single audits
- Proven ability to manage client-facing engagements and complex audit projects
- Experience providing oversight and leadership to audit teams
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Oakland, Maryland, United States
Why This Role?
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Leadership role with meaningful public-sector impact
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth