Audit Director - Northeast

Springline Advisory • Buffalo, NY

12d

About The Position

As a Director on the Audit team, you will play a key role in delivering customized solutions to clients while ensuring engagements are completed efficiently and in accordance with the firm’s quality standards. You will utilize available resources to drive timely execution, foster strong client relationships, and collaborate with the team to uphold excellence in service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Licensed CPA in good standing.
• At least 8 years of experience in public accounting or relevant position.
• Displays advanced knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Collaborative mindset: You thrive in a team environment and embrace continuous learning.
• Adept at working at a fast pace while maintaining precision and meeting deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and writing skills, including advising and communicating solutions and issues to clients.
• Proficient in using relevant audit software.
• Reside in the Northeast of the US.
• Open to 50% travel to the Upstate NY area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit engagements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Perform and oversee planning and fieldwork procedures in audit engagements, including client inquiry, analytics and testing for multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Identify and assess risks, develop audit programs and perform appropriate testing and review.
• Prepare, examine or analyze accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformation to reporting standards.
• Review and approve audit workpapers and reports.
• Mentor and supervise audit staff, providing guidance and support.
• Present audit results and reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and management.
• Conduct walkthroughs of significant processes with client staff to understand internal controls, and oversee or perform testing of control effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Understand client business and industry to provide relevant audit services.
• Develop time budgets, interact with clients to facilitate workflow and ensure that client deadlines are met.
• Participate in business development activities to attract new clients.
• Utilize and understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• Demonstrate knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA), unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statements presentations.
• Provide technical guidance on complex reporting and accounting standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback on staff.
• Complete formal performance reviews of audit staff.
• Engage in professional development and firm-sponsored training to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment: With EFPR’s 2080 Annual Hours Policy for Accounting professionals, EFPR continues to be leader in the Public Accounting Industry.
• 2080 combined with our Flex Policy, and our competitive compensation and benefits package, EFPR remains a destination employer.
• This flexibility allows you to balance your work and personal life while contributing to an exciting vision and team.
• Dynamic and Innovative Work: An opportunity to play a critical role within a rapidly growing firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Growth Opportunities: A dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s growth and success and share in the rewards.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented culture that values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth mindset.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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