Audit Director – Nonprofit Industry Focus

About the role

James Moore & Co., P.L. is seeking an Audit Director to join our Nonprofit team in our Gainesville office. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact on mission-driven organizations while advancing their career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of nonprofit audit and attest clients, delivering exceptional service tailored to each organization's mission and operational needs.
• Serve as the primary advisor and escalation point for accounting, auditing, and compliance matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive directors, CEOs, finance committees, and boards of directors.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
• Lead audits and attest engagements in compliance with professional standards and nonprofit industry requirements.
• Perform final technical and quality control reviews of engagement workpapers and deliverables.
• Stay current on accounting and auditing developments affecting nonprofit organizations, including Uniform Guidance, federal grant compliance, and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Leverage technology and audit tools to improve efficiency and enhance client outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and delivering internal training and continuing professional education programs.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to drive growth, profitability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Support business development efforts through networking, industry involvement, and relationship building within the nonprofit community.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives, committees, and strategic projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 9+ years of auditing experience, preferably within public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and client engagement management.
• Proven experience leading complex audit engagements and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit engagement software.
• Proficiency with Co-Pilot or Chat GPT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Significant experience serving nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, educational institutions, grant-funded human service agencies or other tax-exempt entities.
• 3+ years of client management experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, CaseWare or similar audit software.
• Experience with GASB.