Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Sikich team members share a desire for growth and a unified purpose, fostering a culture of diverse perspectives, innovation, and community impact. As a growing professional services firm, Sikich offers meaningful opportunities for career advancement, challenging work, and a collaborative environment without egos.

About the role

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract and requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Review work products prepared by the team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee their successful execution.
• Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop the team through effective delegation and guidance.
• Provide subject matter technical expertise in financial management areas of financial reporting and/or internal control.
• Act as primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas and execute tasks in accordance with an internally developed schedule to meet contractual deadlines.
• Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines while abiding by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.
• Financial statement audit experience.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Preferred knowledge in the following areas:

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs.
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Additional traits required:

• Values-driven with a commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver with the ability to develop and implement solutions.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to instill trust through consistent follow-through and credibility.
• Focus on impact and influence, driving initiatives and gaining support for ideas.

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $123,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day, including personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, and sick leave.
• Paid holidays and potential time off during the last week of the calendar year.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards for participation.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days and four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer.

About Sikich

Sikich offers a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance for public and private sectors. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience, helping clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Sikich maintains an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable laws. Sikich CPA LLC provides audit and attest services, while Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services. Official correspondence comes from a Sikich.com email address.