Job Description

Join James Moore & Co., P.L. Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm!

Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that’s all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more. We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting-edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

We're searching for an Audit Director to join our Nonprofit team in our Daytona Beach office.

In this role, you will lead complex audit and attest engagements for nonprofit organizations, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise while ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, build strong relationships with organizational leadership, and oversee the delivery of high-quality client service. Additionally, you will mentor and develop team members, contribute to practice growth initiatives, and help shape the future of our nonprofit audit practice.

This position 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. As a leader within the firm, you will play a key role in developing talent, strengthening client relationships, and driving the continued success of our nonprofit practice.

What You'll Do

Client Leadership & Service

• 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.

Technical Excellence

• 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.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

Practice Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• 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.
• Help establish and execute growth strategies for the nonprofit audit practice.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Success Traits:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical matters into practical business guidance.
• Strong leadership, project management, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Passion for serving mission-driven organizations and supporting their impact in the community.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Salary and Career Advancement Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.
• You’re Covered Generous benefits package with 2 comprehensive healthcare options that include healthcare (PPO and High Deductible PPO), dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
• Work Schedules Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Parental Leave, and Summer Schedule
• Holidays 12 Paid Holidays that include a full week of winter break in December.
• 401(k) Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.
• Flexible PTO: not unlimited; requires you to take minimum of 2 weeks off/year - one week consecutively.
• CPA Exam completion reimbursement & bonus program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Available for eligible education expenses.
• "Dress For Your Day" Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.

Start the conversation by applying here: https://careers.jmco.com/
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Important Disclaimers:

James Moore & Co., CPAs does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting services, sourcing entities, or third-party paid services at any time. Any such submissions to James Moore & Co., CPAs, or to any of its employees or owners, without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties, will be considered the property of James Moore & Co., CPAs and will not be subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, roles must be approved and open to external search. Otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submissions or referrals will be treated as the property of James Moore & Co., CPAs and will not incur any fees. Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact for all recruiting efforts. Contacting anyone else in the organization without the knowledge of Talent Acquisition will result in the termination of the contract.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this or future positions, except where required by law or under specific circumstances.

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes criminal history, reference checks, credit checks, and verification of employment and education.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

James Moore & Co., CPAs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us if you need assistance or accommodations during the application process.