🚀 Audit Director

Job Title

Audit Director

Department

Audit

Location

Century City

Description of Role

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Audit to join our leadership team and oversee audit and assurance services for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both inside the firm and in the broader business community. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who combines a strong connection to the community, technical expertise, and the ability to develop lasting professional relationships that foster growth opportunities for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements for a wide range of industries, including middle‑market businesses, not‑for‑profit organizations, and specialized sectors.
• Ensure the highest quality of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight to the audit team, including mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Identify niche opportunities and develop service lines that align with emerging market needs and trends.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, attorneys, bankers, and other professional advisors.
• Act as a thought leader in the profession by participating in technical committees, industry organizations, and speaking engagements.
• Contribute to firm‑wide growth initiatives, including business development, client acquisition, and expansion of service offerings.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; advanced credentials (CFF, CFE, or MBA/Master of Accounting) strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive public accounting experience with demonstrated leadership in audit and assurance.
• Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical matters clearly to both clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated success in business development and practice growth.
• Geographically located in Southern California.

Community Engagement

• Active participation in professional and community organizations.
• Commitment to fostering relationships that strengthen the firm’s visibility and reputation in Southern California.
• Passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of professionals.

Salary

$140,000 – $200,000 a year

Benefits

G|S offers market‑leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit‑sharing plan contributions, paid parental leave, 401(k) match, and generous PTO. We also offer fun, intangible perks, such as our annual ski/camping trip, a black‑tide holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (with a travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

About Us

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10‑time recipient of Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem‑solving.

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