Senior Audit Director

Sikich • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills to support its Federal Audit practice. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and is based in Alexandria, Virginia. The Senior Audit Director supports principals in implementing the Federal Audit strategic direction and provides strategic direction to a team of auditing professionals. The role oversees audit planning and execution, work quality, client relationships, business development activities, project management, and personnel development. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least five years of general audit experience and two years of Federal Government financial audit experience at a supervisory level.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Management or leadership experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Values-driven approach, including integrity, servant leadership, bias for action, and continuous innovation.
• Ability to solve problems and develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Ability to build relationships across organizational levels and business units.
• Ability to follow through on commitments and instill trust.
• Ability to influence others and gain support for initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of the Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of the AICPA’s AU-Cs.
• Knowledge of the GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• Knowledge of the GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• Knowledge of OMB Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements, as amended.
• Knowledge of other federal reporting and accounting requirements, including OMB bulletins and circulars and the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL).

Responsibilities

• Support principals in designing and implementing the Federal Audit strategic direction.
• Provide strategic direction to a team of auditing professionals.
• Design and oversee audit plans and procedures, including sampling and testing, using knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
• Ensure audit plans and procedures align with firm quality management requirements and contribution margin goals.
• Review team work products, including key workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, for quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Evaluate audit procedure results and determine their effect on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team members by delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Use technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and lead or participate in proposal and marketing activities.
• Prepare and review workpapers, write-ups, memos, and reports; own assigned work areas and bring work to a client-ready level of completion.
• Communicate with client and management customers in a timely, professional manner and maintain excellent client relations.
• Meet attendance, punctuality, company, and client deadlines and comply with company policies.
• Participate in formal and informal training to develop technical and non-technical competencies.
• Support assigned personnel in developing technical competencies and complying with firm requirements, including charge-hour goals and daily timesheet submission.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off policy, available from the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays, including nine paid holidays annually.
• Time off during the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn gift cards and other rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus, four paid exam days, and four paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• Up to four hours of paid annual volunteer time through the FORCE community volunteer program.

What This Job Offers

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