Audit Director

Current • Springfield, MO

4d • $157,500 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Director is a key leader in the Audit & Assurance practice, responsible for delivering exceptional client service, developing the engagement team, and driving the firm’s audit methodology and risk management practices. This role oversees multiple engagements, provides technical and people leadership, and helps grow the practice through coaching, operational excellence, and business development.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, auditing standards (e.g., AICPA, PCAOB where applicable), and internal control concepts
• Strong project leadership and prioritization across multiple concurrent engagements
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to evaluate complex accounting issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication and executive presence
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of audit experience in public accounting (typical), with progressive leadership responsibility
• Prior people management experience required (coaching, performance management, and team development)
• CPA license required (or ability to maintain active license in the applicable state)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit and assurance engagements, including planning, execution, and final deliverables (30%)
• Manage engagement risk, quality control, and compliance with professional standards and firm methodology while providing technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters (20%)
• Develop and mentor team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management (20%)
• Serve as primary client contact for engagement execution, proactively communicating status, issues, and recommendations, and reinforcing strong client relationships (15%)
• Support practice growth through proposal support, client expansion, thought leadership, and process improvement initiatives (15%)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible scheduling
• Performance-based incentive program
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

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