Senior Audit Director

Description Senior Director   (US - Alexandria, VA) What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.   The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.   Are you ready to grow with us?   Position summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This position requires an active Secret clearance.   What will you do in this role? • Support principals in the design and implementation of the strategic implementation of the Federal-Audit strategic direction.  • Provide strategic direction to a team of auditing professionals.  • Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design and oversee execution of audit plans and procedures, including sampling and testing.  • Ensure the design and execution of audit plans and procedures aligns with firm quality management requirements and contribution margin goals.  • Review work products prepared by team, including key workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.  • Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.  • Develop team effectively by delegating tasks and providing guidance.  • Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures  • Ability to multi-task across multiple projects  • Experience with business development process; Lead proposal activities and participate in marketing activities.  • Prepare and review acceptable workpapers, write-ups, and memos, and reports.  • Own assigned work areas. Consistently bring all work to a client-ready level of completion by managing yourself, or the work of others.  • Communicate with client and management customers in a timely and professional manner. • Maintain excellent client relations with the firm. • Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies. • Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies. • Support the development of assigned p ersonnel, including supporting them in growing technical compete ncies and complying with firm requirements (e.g., meeting charge-hour goals , submitting timesheets daily) .   What do you need to succeed in this role? • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required.  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.  • Minimum of five years general audit experience and two years Federal Government financial audit experience at a supervisory level.  • Must possess a secret security clearance.  • Management/leadership experience  • Strong customer service skills  • Project management experience  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)  • Ability to travel up to 25%  Knowledge in the following areas  preferred :   • Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards • Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards  (GAS) • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs • GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual  (FAM), • GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual  (FISCAM) • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements  (as amended) • Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is  $163,500 - $186,000 - $238,000. <span style