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Annie Fairchild, CPA
Annie Fairchild, CPA
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Audit Director
Job Description
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of Audit Director. This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in audit methodologies, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, manage and train the audit staff.
Stay updated on new accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards.
Review audit documentation, workpapers, and reports prepared by staff and middle management auditors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Test financial, operational, and other processes as per Audit plans and methodologies.
Bring the attest workpapers and reports to completion in a timely manner.
Maintain the firm’s quality standards, including implementing new quality standard guidance.
Prepare for and lead the firm’s peer review audits.
Assist outside auditors, as needed.
Demonstrate exceptional communication and writing skills, which allow for effective relationship building and networking with clients, firm associates, and Partners.
Provide SME specific direction and support to the audit team in general.
Identify problems not consistent with past audits and begin to structure a solution or remedy to address issue(s).
Effectively perform research on relevant topics for client engagements.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training sessions.
Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for Partners to strengthen and improve operations, identify cost or efficiency savings.
Prepare attest client bills bi-monthly.
Prepare engagement proposals and budgets for potential and recurring, attest engagements.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all financial information is accurate and consistent.
Experience and Education
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
15-20 years’ experience within a public accounting firm, professional service firm or equivalent, performing attest work.
Prefer experience auditing privately held companies, not-for-profit organizations and employee benefit plans. Other relevant audit experience will be considered.
Exceptional client service with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships is expected.
Excellent leadership abilities, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project and budget management including regular client communication, accurate budgeting, and cost control.
Thorough knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and standards.
Strong knowledge and experience using MS Office, Wolters Kluwer CCH Pro System fx Engagement, Checkpoint and other audit tools necessary to meet roles goals and objectives.
Consideration will be given to candidates that do not necessarily have all the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.
Computer Systems Used
CCH AXCESS Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Engagement
Checkpoint (Thompson Reuters)
QuickBooks – desktop and online
Sage
Microsoft Products
Salary
Based on experience
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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