Director of Audit

Kforce is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Audit in New York, NY, to lead and manage all audit-related activities, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in accounting, audit leadership, and regulatory compliance, particularly within nonprofit or multi-entity environments. The Director will oversee internal and external audits, manage audit teams, and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Must Have

• Lead and manage internal and external audit engagements
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors
• Oversee daily accounting operations including General Ledger (GL) maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements
• Conduct risk assessments and develop annual audit plans
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other relevant financial regulations
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve financial efficiency, internal controls, and governance
• Supervise and mentor audit staff
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and audit, including Controller or Assistant Controller-level roles
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent audits and leading audit teams
• Strong understanding of nonprofit or corporate compliance standards, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Good to Have

• CPA preferred
• Experience with DOE audits, government-funded programs, and nonprofit grant management

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project

Description

Summary: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Audit to lead and manage all audit-related activities and ensure the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in accounting, audit leadership, and regulatory compliance-particularly within nonprofit or multi-entity environments. The Director will oversee internal and external audits, manage audit teams, and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage internal and external audit engagements, including general, compensation, and insurance audits
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors, ensuring timely and thorough audit responses and follow-up
• Oversee daily accounting operations including General Ledger (GL) maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure compliance with nonprofit or corporate accounting standards
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and variance reports
• Conduct risk assessments and develop annual audit plans based on enterprise-wide risk evaluations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other relevant financial regulations and grant/funding requirements
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve financial efficiency, internal controls, and governance
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Legal, and IT to support enterprise initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and audit, including Controller or Assistant Controller-level roles
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent audits and leading audit teams
• Strong understanding of nonprofit or corporate compliance standards, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Preferred: Experience with DOE audits, government-funded programs, and nonprofit grant management

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.