Audit Manager
Job Summary
As an Audit Manager, you will lead and manage audit engagements, build strong client relationships, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Job Description
Engagement Leadership: Lead and manage a team of audit professionals in planning, executing, and concluding audit engagements. Ensure adherence to engagement timelines, budgets, and firm standards.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, serve as the primary point of contact for audit engagements, and provide strategic insights and recommendations for improving financial processes, controls, and reporting.
Audit Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with partners and directors to develop comprehensive audit strategies and plans addressing client-specific risks and objectives. Oversee the allocation of resources, assignment of roles, and development of audit programs.
Audit Execution, Review, Technical Expertise: Conduct complex audit procedures, review workpapers, assess audit findings, monitor progress, and provide guidance to resolve challenges and meet milestones. Stay updated on accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends and apply this knowledge to engagements. Provide expert guidance on complex accounting and auditing issues.
Team Development and Mentorship: Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and senior team members. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through performance evaluations, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Quality Control and Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of audit documentation, reports, and conclusions with firm standards and regulations. Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance the quality of audit engagements.
Business Development: Identify opportunities to expand the firm's client base and service offerings. Contribute to business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and networking.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise subordinate team members. Work in a professional office environment with minimal distractions. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
- 5+ years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm, with progressive leadership responsibilities
- CPA license is required; equivalent certifications are required for IT audit
- Complete the minimum CPE credit requirement
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience in professional service environments, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
- Additional industry or specialization certifications may be preferred