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Service & Engagement Team Leader

Fontana, CA · On-site

$24.25 - $41.25/hr

With guidancefrom your direct leader,help lead aculture of accountability through clear ... Engagement behaviors. * Quickly respondtoanyconcerns withguests'shopping experience by de ...

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Service & Engagement Team Leader

Brea, CA · On-site

$24.75 - $42.05/hr

With guidancefrom your direct leader,help lead aculture of accountability through clear ... Engagement behaviors. * Quickly respondtoanyconcerns withguests'shopping experience by de ...

ERPA

Principal Workday Engagement Manager

Ontario, CA · On-site

Our Principal Engagement Manager plays a critical role in building lasting relationships with ERPA ... direct, or client-side) * Experience leading at least seven Launch Flex and Launch Express ...

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How much do engagement director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for engagement director in Riverside, CA is $95,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,600.00 and $114,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engagement director?

Engagement Directors are senior professionals responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring that organizational goals align with client needs. They typically lead teams, coordinate resources, and act as the main point of contact between clients and the company. Their role involves strategic planning, problem-solving, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Engagement Directors often work in consulting, marketing, or technology firms, but their skills are valuable across many industries.

How does an engagement director typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful client outcomes?

An Engagement Director often acts as the central point of coordination between clients and internal teams such as sales, project management, and technical specialists. They facilitate clear communication to ensure client goals are understood and deliverables are met on schedule. This involves leading regular status meetings, aligning resources, and resolving any roadblocks that arise. By fostering collaboration and proactively addressing client needs, Engagement Directors help maintain strong relationships and drive project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engagement director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engagement Director, you need expertise in client relationship management, strategic planning, and project oversight, often supported by a degree in business or communications. Familiarity with CRM platforms, project management tools, and data analytics systems is typically required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help foster strong client partnerships and effective internal collaboration. These abilities are essential for driving successful client outcomes, managing expectations, and ensuring overall organizational growth.
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Infographic showing various Engagement Director job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,563 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Audit Senior Manager, Assurance & Advisory - Government Services Sector

SingerLewak

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

$180K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

The Senior Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff.  Senior Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow.  Senior Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm.  The Senior Manager has mastered the skills and requirements of the Manager role and has been identified as possessing the prerequisite for future growth in the Firm. Senior Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
  • Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships.
  • Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
  • Oversees all phases when reporting to an engagement partner and ensures the client deliverable complies with both the applicable accounting framework and firm policy.
  • Apprises the engagement Partner, if applicable, of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and implements solutions after partner consultation.
  • Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry, specifically for governmental sector.
  • Demonstrates expertise in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
  • Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying scope expansion opportunities
  • Ensures billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams in accordance with firm policy.
  • Supervises staff assigned to engagements and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by the engagement team in accordance with firm policy.
  • Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling.
  • Involved in the recruitment of staff and interviews Assurance and Advisory candidates when needed.
  • Acts as a representative of the firm in business development matters; develops a network of business contacts and referrals to generate business for the firm.
  • Assumes the lead role on prospective client leads assigned to them and responsible for initial communications with prospective clients, generating fee estimates and attending prospective client meetings. 
Qualifications
  • Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a manager position, with significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Holds a current and valid CPA license.
  • Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
  • Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance
  • Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.
  • Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff.
  • Exposure to conducting audits of not for profit organizations

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid working environment (work from home, Firm office or client location) as needed to service the clients appropriately and train staff
  • Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
  • Out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars
  • Overtime work expected as needed throughout the year, with heavier overtime work expected from August to February to allow us to meet our State and Local Government Sector clients' deadlines.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.