Audit Manager

About the role

Kearney & Company provides financial services exclusively focused on the Government, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. As an Audit Manager, you will help develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel, assess client satisfaction, and demonstrate proficiency with accounting and auditing concepts by applying them to client situations. This role requires mastery of process documentation, risk assessment, data analysis, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff.
• Oversee the quality control function, including overall work paper review.
• Apply understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.
• Act as a self-starter, delivering quality work products to clients with minimal direction.
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance to develop team members.
• Provide subject matter expertise in financial management areas such as financial reporting, internal control, and financial business systems.
• Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.
• Assist Partners/Principals and Senior Managers in creating proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Utilize technology to share knowledge, develop skills, and foster continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of auditing experience (required).
• Management/leadership experience (required).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (required).
• CPA or CISA certification (required).
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) and U.S. citizenship (required).
• MBA/MS degree from an accredited college/university (preferred).

Skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $77,000 and $125,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include overtime, company contributions toward benefits, or bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances.
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and wellness benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage: up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year (26 weeks for military family leave).