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Emerson Howell Nagel & Associates

Audit Director – Non-Profit Specialist

Emerson Howell Nagel & Associates, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Audit Director – Non-Profit Specialist

Location:

Los Angeles, CA (hybrid 2-3 days/week onsite)Ref#:

804A well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm is seeking an Audit Director who has experience with non-profit sales/practice development to add to their growing staff. They prefer candidates out of Big-4, national or large local CPA firms.Responsibilities:

Maintain contact with non-profit clients throughout the year.Assume the role of engagement partner or report directly to the engagement partner on engagements in accordance with firm policies.Sign attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.Oversee all phases of an audit, review or accounting engagement when reporting to an engagement partner; ensure client deliverables comply with applicable accounting framework and firm policy.Apprise the engagement Partner, if applicable, of all important developments on the client account; identify potential issues on each engagement and implement solutions after partner consultation.Ensure engagements are properly scheduled.Serve as a non-profit subject matter expert.Ensure billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams.Supervise staff assigned to engagements and provide on-the-job training; review work papers and reports prepared by the engagement team.Play a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling.Involved in the recruitment of staff when needed.Act as a representative of the firm in business development matters; develop a network of business contacts and referrals to generate business for the firm.Assume the lead role on assigned prospective client leads and conduct initial communications with prospective clients, generating fee estimates and attending prospective client meetings.Qualifications:

10+ years' experience in public accounting focused on non-profit.3+ years in a senior manager position.Must have had proven success in sales/practice development.Prefer experience at Big-4, national or large local CPA firms.Current valid CPA license.Able to travel to assigned client locations.Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.Possess thorough knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.Able to direct, review and train staff as a team leader and work as an effective team member.Compensation commensurate with experience, base salary range $230K plus bonus, with a very reasonable work-life balance, excellent benefits. May consider relocation assistance for exceptional candidates.Third party candidates will not be considered for this position. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Apply

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