Audit Director - Financial Institution Specialty P

(Job Id W284505)
Posted on 3/6/2010
Location:

San Francisco, CA;


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $125000.00 to $250000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Over 30 years ago our culture of highly collaborative work teams evolved. We started as a group of auditors looking to build a firm the way we wanted it-with smart people who had a sense of adventure and believed in being part of something great.

We are not looking for just anyone to join our team. We have a reputation to uphold and we have high expectations of our staff. We want team members who are just as passionate about the work they do as our partners who built this firm. We want people who are contributors to our culture, are jazzed by developing our entry-level staff and want to join us on sporting outings and BBQs. We work hard. We play hard. We wouldnt have it any other way.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Directs the planning, organization, scheduling and review of assigned engagements and supervises fieldwork. Delivers products to clients in a timely fashion within budget.
Participates in the engagement process and acts as technical resource for staff and clients
Reviews working papers of staff
Oversees preparation of audit reports, including financial statements and management letters.
Maintains communication with client throughout the year.
Presents audit reports to Management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Participates in public speaking opportunities and opportunities to publish in professional and industry journals
Identifies additional areas of service to clients as part of our cross-selling initiative
Develops and maintains contacts with other professionals and business referral sources.
Participates in business and community service activities to help promote Firm image.


Basic Qualifications:
B.A. Degree in accounting; Masters degree desirable
CPA license required
12+ years current or recent & progressive experience in a combination of public accounting and financial institution industries.

Preferred Qualifications:
Must have an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards with the ability to apply them effectively to client situations
Good communication skills required
Must be able to travel at least 40%
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

We offer an environment where your rate of progress is driven by your desire and accomplishments. We value the contributions of our employees and reward them with competitive salaries, internal advancement opportunities and movement, and an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program and much more. Experience all of this while enjoying a comfortable work/life balance. EEO & AA