Audit Director - SEC + PCAOB - (*Partner Fast-Track)

Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: 200k/year - 250k/year

Category: Accounting

Description

Audit Director - (*Partner-Fast-Track)

Irvine, CA | Full-Time | In-Office


About Us: We are a highly respected public accounting and advisory firm known for delivering sophisticated audit, tax, and business solutions to a diverse domestic and international client base. Our team is built around technical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a strong commitment to quality, professional growth, and long-term client partnerships.


The Position: We are hiring an experienced Audit Director to lead complex public company audit engagements and serve as a key leader within our assurance practice. This role is ideal for a technically strong CPA with deep PCAOB and SEC experience who enjoys mentoring teams, managing client relationships, and helping grow a high-performing audit practice.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and oversee PCAOB and SEC audit engagements from planning through final issuance
  • Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and SEC filings including 10-Ks and 10-Qs
  • Ensure compliance with PCAOB standards, U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for public company audit clients
  • Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters
  • Mentor, develop, and lead audit managers, seniors, and staff
  • Manage engagement budgets, timing, deliverables, and overall client satisfaction
  • Support practice growth through client relationship development and business development efforts


What You Need (Qualifications)

  • Active CPA license required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred
  • 10+ years of public accounting experience
  • Significant PCAOB audit and SEC client experience required
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing audit teams
  • Strong client-facing communication and executive presence
  • Demonstrated business development strength and ability to grow client relationships and network opportunities


What’s Offered (Competitive Full Package – National)

  • Salary: $200,000-$250,000 (DOE)
  • Profit-sharing bonus opportunities
  • Competitive full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Long-term leadership opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm environment


Apply Today: Apply directly to this job ad with your updated resume, then email it to the recruiter listed below for a prompt review and consideration.

ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com


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  • Thank you for helping us connect top talent with industry-leading firms and impactful career paths.


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Equal Opportunity Statement: Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees & candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.