Director of Government Auditing

Full Time

Oakland, MD

Lead High-Impact Government Audits in a Mission-Driven Public Accounting Firm

Skills: Auditing, Accounting, CPA, Financial Statement Preparation, Government Auditing, Client Relationship Management, Audit and Assurance, A&A, federal compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Assurance, GAGAS, Reconciliation, governmental

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.

• 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.

• 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 Pro System fx Engagement to support audit execution and review

• 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

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
• Leadership role with meaningful public‑sector impact
• Competitive compensation and long‑term career growth
• Supportive, mission‑driven firm culture

• Does the candidate have a CPA license?
• Does the candidate have experience specifically related to Financial Statement preparation?
• Walk me through your experience leading governmental audits from planning through issuance.
• How do you stay current on changes in governmental accounting standards and regulations?
• Describe your experience with single audits. What are the most common risk areas you focus on?
• Describe your experience with CCH Pro System fx Engagement or similar platforms.
• Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.
• Have you led or participated in process improvements or audit workflow changes?
• Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g., timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property).
• Please provide the link to candidate's Linked In profile.
• What is the candidate's highest level of education?
• What is the candidate's desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).
• Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?
• Will the candidate now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?