Description: The Audit Director will leverage technical expertise and research skills while fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, staff mentorship, coaching, and training.
Responsibilities:
Engage with client prospects and prepare proposals following current client acceptance procedures.
Oversee the hiring of qualified staff and participate in the recruiting process.
Mentor and provide performance feedback to staff, including conducting compensation reviews.
Manage budgets for time spent on engagements.
Monitor the department's profitability, revenue per engagement, and performance against budgets.
Attend professional development and networking events relevant to the department and niche.
Ensure compliance with the department's quality control process procedures.
Collaborate with the COO and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide initiatives and operations, and participate in strategic planning.
Oversee multiple client engagements, including planning, executing, directing, and successfully completing engagements while managing to budget.
Maintain day-to-day management of engagements to ensure timely service delivery.
Develop and maintain excellent client relationships through superior customer service.
Serve as the primary client contact on all related matters and directly interact with client owners and senior team members.
Identify and resolve potential or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting.
Provide consulting services to clients, making recommendations on business and process improvements, and serve as a business advisor.
Possess thorough knowledge and exposure to issues such as mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, funding requirements, growth objectives, and exit strategies.
Assist in the development and execution of the department's various training programs.
Set and monitor budgets, assist with staff scheduling, and workload assignments.
Prepare client billings timely and assist with collection efforts.
Establish and conduct formal training seminars for staff members.
Proactively engage in practice development opportunities that cross-sell to existing clients and attract new clients.
Participate in recruitment events, employee performance management, training support, and business development opportunities.
Key Success Factors:
Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor talented individuals.
Adaptable communication style to influence others and drive improvements.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct team members.
Proficiency in applying logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Capability to train, orient, and mentor staff.
Competence in reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
Detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.
Flexibility to adapt to changing directions frequently.
Actions that support the "Culture of Helpfulness" and "Continuous Improvement" core values.
Commitment to client satisfaction.
Ability to build a book of business.
Earned respect from staff and leadership.
Required Experience:
CPA with 7+ years of progressive experience in a CPA firm.
BS in Accounting; MSA or MBA preferred.
3+ years of experience in a quality control review function.
Ability to adjust schedule based on peak workload times in the department.
Proficiency with industry software such as Profx, Engagement, CCH, Microsoft Office suite, and RIA.
Contact: cbeasty@judge.com
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