Director (Public Sector Consulting) (cpa firm) – Hybrid, Remote

CPA firm
  • Irvine, CA
  • Remote
  • $180,000–$250,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Employee
  • Quick Apply
12 days ago

Job Description

CPA firm is seeking a Director to lead and grow our Public Sector Consulting practice with a focus on regulatory compliance, grants management, and operational advisory services. This leadership role serves state and local governments, public agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations receiving public funding.

 

Job Responsibilities

CLIENT LEADERSHIP 

 

Lead complex public sector consulting engagements from planning through completion.

Serve as the primary advisor to agency executives, department leaders, and governing bodies.

Deliver high-quality advisory services related to regulatory compliance, grants management, risk assessments, and operational improvement.

 

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND GRANTS ADVISORY 

 

Advise clients on federal and state regulatory requirements and compliance programs.

Lead grant compliance reviews, monitoring programs, and funding readiness assessments.

Evaluate internal controls, governance structures, and operational risks.

Provide expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), grant administration, and oversight best practices.

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PRACTICE GROWTH 

 

Develop and expand client relationships across government and public sector markets.

Lead proposal development, presentations, and pursuit activities.

Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationIrvine, CA (
Remote
)
Job TypeFull-time, Employee
Salary$180,000–$250,000 Per Year

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Accounting or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in public sector consulting, regulatory compliance, grants management, internal audit, or advisory services.
  • Experience serving state and local government, public agencies, higher education institutions, or nonprofit organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of federal grants, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and governance practices.
  • Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, CISA, CGFM, or similar).
  • Demonstrated success managing complex engagements, developing client relationships, and leading teams.
  • Ability to travel 10-25% as needed.

About Company

Top 100 CPA firm 

Skills

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Grant Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Local Governmentunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • State Governmentunmatched

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