Audit Director

Grant Thornton • Wichita, KS

3d

About The Position

As an Audit Director, you will plan and lead financial statement audits, applying technical expertise and leadership to help engagement teams address complex business problems and review highly technical matters and disclosures. You will build relationships with clients and engagement teams and use audit technology to collaborate and support meaningful business conversations. The role offers access to firm leaders, training, and opportunities to grow the firm and your career.

You will oversee multiple engagement teams, advise clients, train and supervise colleagues, support business development, and represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events. Work may take place at a client site, in an office, 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.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm.
• Active CPA license (required).
• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Experience with business development and ability to continuously expand a professional network.
• Teamwork, agility, and ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed; stated travel expectation is 25%.

Nice To Haves

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

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 promptly and thoroughly.
• Serve as a proactive problem solver and business adviser to clients on business improvement areas.
• 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, with the team in the office, or remotely, according to client and teammate 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