Audit Director

Grant Thornton • Wichita, KS

2d

About The Position

As an Audit Director, you will use your technical and leadership skills to plan and lead financial statement audits. You will help engagement teams solve complex business problems and review highly technical matters and disclosures, while building relationships with clients and engagement teams. The role uses audit technology to support collaboration, problem-solving, and business conversations. You will have access to firm leaders and training programs, along with opportunities to help grow the firm and your career.

The role oversees multiple engagement teams concurrently, communicates with clients about engagement and service expectations, and resolves technical and service issues. It also involves advising clients on business improvement, training and supervising colleagues, supporting business development, representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and networking events, and developing technical and professional skills through training.

Work may take place at a client site, in the office with the team, or remotely. Teams determine when and where to work based on client and teammate expectations. Travel is expected as needed, with a stated expectation of 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm.
• Active CPA license.
• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Experience with business development and a commitment to continually expanding a professional network.
• Ability to travel as needed; stated travel expectation is 25%.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork, agility, and the ability to build strong relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools in audits or professional services environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete financial statement audits.
• Communicate with clients about engagement and service expectations, and resolve technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly.
• Advise clients on business improvement areas as a proactive problem solver and business adviser.
• Train and supervise less experienced colleagues and provide regular feedback.
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton colleagues to identify and win new business opportunities.
• Work at client sites, in the office with the team, or remotely, as determined by client and team needs.
• Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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