Audit Director

DescriptionKforce's client, a regional CPA firm in Clifton, New Jersey (NJ) is seeking an Audit Director. The role is min 3 days in the office non busy season & min 4 days during the busy season.Essential Functions:* Responsible for managing & performing audits for publicly traded & privately held companies in a variety of industries* Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures* Identify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate* Audit Director will supervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work* Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements* Presents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives* Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to client* Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of the firm's audit partners as needed* Applies a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising work* As an Audit Director, you will prepare or review required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness* Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues* Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate; Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines; Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriateRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting* CPA is required* Minimum 10+ years with public accounting audit for a variety of industries* Experience managing staffJob TypeDirect HireCompensation160000 - $190000