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How much does an Audit Director make in Sacramento, CA? The average Audit Director salary in Sacramento, CA is $213,670 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,610 and $236,740. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Audit Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Audit Director Salary $175,346 Sacramento,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Audit Director Salary $193,610 Sacramento,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Audit Director Salary $213,670 Sacramento,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Audit Director Salary $236,740 Sacramento,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Audit Director Salary $257,744 Sacramento,CA March 26, 2024
25% $193,610 10% $175,346 90% $257,744 75% $236,740 $213,670 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Audit Director implements the auditing governance framework and procedures to attain long-term auditing objectives. Directs and executes a comprehensive enterprise-wide internal auditing strategy, function, and practice adhering to auditing standards and regulatory requirements. Being an Audit Director engages with other functions across the enterprise, like risk, finance, information technology, and security, to facilitate audits. Directs the projects, teams, and tasks required to produce annual audit plans. In addition, Audit Director prepares audit reports and recommends enhanced controls or processes as needed. Builds auditing teams and expertise with coaching and developmental initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). May require Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Typically reports to top management. The Audit Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as an Audit Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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