Director of Government Auditing

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
  

This is a full\-time position with a yearly salary. However, the selected candidate would work seasonally in June \- January.

Must have:

• 6 – 8 years of work experience as a Public Accountant
  


• CPA credentials required
  


• Audit and Assurance (A&A) experience required 
  


• Auditing experience specifically related to Financial Statement preparation and single auditing. 

Nice to have:

• Experience with CCH Pro System Engagement