Our client is a growing CPA firm that offers flexible work options with ongoing flexibility, ensuring a career that is both rewarding and balanced.
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Audit Manager to join our Client Service Assurance Department. The ideal candidate will lead a team of auditors in delivering high-quality assurance services to our diverse client base. This role involves planning and executing audit engagements, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Audit Manager will also be responsible for developing audit strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and providing insightful recommendations to enhance business processes. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in audit and assurance are essential. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for excellence and a commitment to integrity, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Essential Functions:
Schedule audits, select staff and assign workloads
Assess staff performance and provide appropriate feedback
Detailed review of audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries
Communicate with Partners on work status and client issues that arise
Identify key audit risk areas, design overall Audit approach and provide potential conclusions to Partners and Quality Control
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
Essential Skills: • Deep knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards). • Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify discrepancies, risks, and areas for improvement. • Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve audit issues efficiently. • Expertise in planning, coordinating, and managing audit engagements from start to finish. • Ensuring audits are completed on time, within scope, and budget. • Meticulous in reviewing financial statements, audit reports, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Ability to spot errors and irregularities that others might miss. • Leading and mentoring audit teams, providing guidance, feedback, and support. • Fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities to interact effectively with clients, team members, and senior management. • Ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively. • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients. • Understanding client needs and expectations, providing exceptional service, and identifying opportunities for additional services. • Staying current with changes in auditing and accounting regulations, including FASB, PCAOB standards, and other relevant regulations. • Ensuring audit practices comply with all applicable laws and standards. • Upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct. • Ensuring audit processes and reports maintain integrity and objectivity. • Proficiency with audit software and tools (e.g., Engagement, Knowledge Coach, etc.). • Familiarity with data analytics, cybersecurity risks, and IT auditing to leverage technology in the audit process.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits. • Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing nonprofit audits and a wide range of audit clients strongly preferred • CPA license certification is required.