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Audit Director

GPAC

Metairie, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Auditing, Business Development, Business Growth, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Customer Relations, Employee Benefits, Financial Audit, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nonprofit, Public Accounting, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Quality Metrics, Reimbursement, Risk Management, SEC Filings, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Thought Leadership
LOCATION
Metairie, LA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description

Audit Director - Various Locations in Louisiana

Full-time • Public Accounting

We're seeking a distinguished Audit Director to serve as a senior leader in one of our Louisiana offices. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned professional ready to drive technical excellence, own a significant client portfolio, and help shape the future of our audit practice - with partnership on the horizon.

Key functions
  • Serve as senior technical authority on complex audit, attest, and accounting matters across all applicable frameworks including GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB
  • Own and grow a substantial book of business - serving as trusted advisor to executives, boards, and audit committees
  • Direct the full audit practice: setting quality standards, overseeing risk management, and ensuring regulatory compliance firm-wide
  • Lead and inspire a multi-tiered team of managers, supervisors, seniors, and associates - building culture and driving retention
  • Drive practice growth through active business development: originating new clients, leading pitches, and expanding referral networks across LA
  • Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning, service line development, and market positioning
  • Oversee complex technical accounting issues including business combinations, impairments, variable interest entities, and more
  • Lead firm-wide recruiting, training, and staff development initiatives
  • Represent the firm through industry events, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in the LA market
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's strongly preferred
  • Active CPA license required
  • Ability to manage and lead a team
  • Recognized technical expertise across complex accounting and auditing areas
  • Ability to originate and grow high-value client relationships
  • No book of business is required but, it would be of value
  • Executive-level leadership presence - able to inspire teams and influence firm strategy
  • Deep familiarity with SEC reporting, PCAOB standards
  • Experience with Construction, Employee Benefit Plans, Governmental, Hospitality, or Non-profit Audits
  • Active presence in the Los Angeles business and professional community preferred
Benefits/ Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision offered
  • 3% safe harbor contribution to a 401k
  • PTO
  • 11 Paid Holiday's (Including 1 floating Holiday)
  • Limited busy season hours: Very little overtime required
  • Bonus
  • Company provided lunch 1 day per week during busy season
  • CPE Reimbursement
  • Clear path to Partner
  • Quick interview process! (2 max)

To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other accounting positions, reach out to Kiara Myers via call/text at 651-661-7645 or kiara.myers@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About the Company

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GPAC

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/

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