IT Director (Federal Audit)

About the role

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 and will provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals.
• Review work products prepared by the team—including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables—to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee their successful execution.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from a supervisor.
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff.
• Develop people through effective delegation and guidance.
• Provide subject‑matter technical expertise to the delivery team in financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems.
• Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.
• Assist Principals and Senior Managers in creating proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Leverage technology, including data‑analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments.
• Act as primary liaison to the client and keep Principals aware of major developments.
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Information Systems degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of auditing or related technical experience.
• Interim or active Secret clearance.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Strong customer‑service skills.
• Project‑management experience.
• CISA certification preferred.
• Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks acceptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Preferred knowledge of:
  • Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
  • GAO’s Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
  • AICPA’s AU‑Cs.
  • GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
  • OMB Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
  • Other federal reporting and accounting requirements such as OMB bulletins, circulars, and the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL).

Desired Attributes

• Values‑driven with absolute integrity and servant leadership.
• Bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem‑solver who sees opportunities in business challenges.
• Collaborative relationship builder across all levels and business units.
• Trustworthy—does what is said without ego and follows through consistently.
• Impact‑focused, able to gain support for ideas and advance initiatives with or without formal authority.

Compensation

In compliance with state pay‑transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is $150,000 – $175,000 – $225,000 (25 %‑50 %‑75 %). Final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contract terms with the specific government agency served.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on day one.
• Paid holidays throughout the year, with an effort to provide time off the last week of the calendar year when client work permits.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards and gift cards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• Employer‑contributed HSA.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE community volunteer program—up to four hours of paid time annually for volunteer work.