Federal Audit Director

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Federal Audit Director to join the team in our Tysons office.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

Your Team.

CohnReznick's Government & Public Sector Advisory practice is looking for leaders who thrive in complex, high-visibility environments, helping public agencies plan, deliver, and oversee critical infrastructure investments. We work alongside clients to solve challenging problems, navigate competing stakeholder interests, and turn ambitious infrastructure goals into measurable results for the communities they serve.

Our professionals help government agencies and public entities navigate the challenges of delivering large-scale, state and federally funded capital programs. Through services including program oversight, construction integrity monitoring, grants management, risk management, and project finance, we help transform public funding into lasting infrastructure and community impact.

Why Cohnreznick?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Your Role.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To Lead audit teams on a variety of federal financial statement audits with the potential to lead other audits (i.e. performance audits, examinations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, etc.)

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex federal accounting standards and federal auditing concepts and is able to apply to that understanding to unique client situations
• Takes responsibility for all aspects of project execution, ensuring the team meets established deadlines and that deliverables are complete and accurate. Reports status, issues, and delays to leadership and clients timely.
• Ensures engagements meet or exceed firm standards by owning operational and financial metrics, holding leaders accountable for results, and driving strategies that maximize productivity, efficiency, and effective workload management.
• Provides consistent coaching, mentoring, and training to team members (on technical and professional matters)
• Cultivates strong professional relationships and functions as the main liaison and trusted advisor for clients, auditees, and team members alike.
• Engages in comprehensive business development initiatives, including building relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping win new business while supporting team participation in business development, networking, proposal writing, marketing, cross-selling, and long-term growth initiatives.

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have

• BA/BS degree in accounting or business administration
• CPA license
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience performing federal financial statement audits
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and other responsibilities concurrently.
• Extensive business development experience

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Virginia, the salary range for a Advisory Director is $190,000 to $270,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at Life at CohnReznick

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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