Audit Director - Public Sector

Weaver • ,

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Weaver is looking to add an Audit Director to join our growing Public Sector Audit team. The Audit Director will serve as a senior leader responsible for enhancing audit quality, strengthening technical compliance, and supporting firmwide growth initiatives. This role works closely with the public sector, higher education, and healthcare practices to review audit engagements, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to professional standards. In addition, the Audit Director will collaborate with industry leaders to identify business development opportunities and support strategic expansion across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelors or master’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive audit experience, including leadership roles within public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS standards and Uniform Guidance
• Experience reviewing audit files and providing technical guidance
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the firm
• Demonstrated ability to support business development or client relationship activities
• Ability to travel as needed to support business development efforts

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of audit standards and methodology.
• Ability to evaluate complex audit issues and propose practical solutions.
• Skilled at coaching, influencing, and elevating team performance.
• Comfortable working across industries and geographic regions.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
• Clear, concise, and confident in both written and verbal interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth reviews of audit files to assess compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to engagement teams to strengthen audit execution and documentation.
• Partner with National Office leadership to implement audit methodology updates, quality initiatives, and best practices.
• Support internal inspections and external regulatory reviews as needed.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to the development of training, tools, and guidance to improve audit quality firmwide.
• Act as a liaison between engagement teams and the National Office on complex technical matters.
• Participate in the development and rollout of firmwide audit policies, templates, and methodology enhancements.
• Assist in evaluating emerging standards and regulatory changes, helping translate them into practical guidance for audit teams.
• Work with regional and national leadership to identify opportunities for new audit engagements and expanded services.
• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and relationship-building activities.
• Provide technical expertise during prospect discussions, helping position the firm as a trusted advisor.
• Support strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the firm’s audit footprint across the U.S.
• Mentor and coach audit managers and seniors on technical matters, audit execution, and professional development.
• Contribute to firmwide training programs, including technical updates and audit methodology workshops.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• flexible scheduled time off (STO)
• minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
• 11 holidays
• 2 scheduled recharge days
• in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department
• multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior