Jobs · Accounting · Texas

Audit Director

Neumo · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Neumo Summary:

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services. Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

About the Role

The Director of Audit is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing, revenue-focused audit organization. This role drives profitability, client value, and operational excellence across all audit engagements. The Director ensures optimal audit utilization, strong return on investment for clients, and disciplined management of litigation exposure while fostering strategic growth, market expansion, and service innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive Net Operating Income (NOI) performance for the Audit Services Department.

  • Ensure strong audit revenue generation while maintaining a healthy billings-to-findings ratio that demonstrates measurable client value.

  • Optimize auditor utilization rates and profitability of billable hours.

  • Develop and monitor KPIs related to revenue, ROI, backlog, utilization, and audit yield.

  • Direct day-to-day operations, workflow prioritization, and resource allocation.

  • Provide overall leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management for audit managers and field auditors.

  • Implement standardized processes and productivity enhancements to improve audit throughput and quality.

  • Oversee audit selection strategies to maximize economic return.

  • Partner with Sales and Client Services to support new business development, renewals, and service enhancements.

  • Maintain executive-level client relationships and serve as escalation point for audit matters.

  • Ensure audits are delivered professionally, defensibly, and in alignment with contractual obligations.

  • Collaborate with internal and external counsel to mitigate exposure and strengthen audit defensibility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.

  • 8+ years of state and/or local tax audit experience.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing audit teams and revenue accountability.

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of state and local tax laws and procedures, including: Sales and Use Tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Business License regulations, Multi-state experience preferred (Alabama, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas).

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax-sensitive general ledger analysis.

  • Experience auditing large and complex taxpayers across multiple industries.

  • Strong financial acumen, analytical capability, and data-driven decision making.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Benefits

Neumo offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment. Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.

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