Audit Manager (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Plans engagements, including preparation of time budgets and audit/review programs.
• Recognizes significant problems in our clients' operations, recommends and executes a solution in a timely fashion to satisfy client needs.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with clients to retain and expand scope of services.
• Analytically reviews interim client financial statements and determines audit materiality.
• Organizes work assignments and delegates & controls field work assignments so engagements are completed in a reasonable time.
• Applies the theory and principles of accounting and the objectives, standards, and procedures of auditing to client situations.
• Reviews internal control structures; reviews and approves audit programs, time budgets and all other planning activities completed by others assigned to the engagement.
• Prepares financial statements, audit reports, management letters, and other communications.
• Counsels and provides guidance to staff, senior staff, and supervisors on audit techniques and procedures.
• Conducts first or second level reviews of working papers of staff, senior staff, and supervisors assigned to him/her.
• Provides training, leadership and administrative direction to motivate and develop the capabilities of staff, senior staff, and supervisors, including timely completion of performance evaluations.
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both within firm and with assigned clients and cooperates with others in a manner that recognizes the high importance of providing professional services.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in public accounting audit & assurance services (preferably in a local or regional firm).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA license, required.
• Experience with more than one of the following industries: manufacturing, distribution, software, technology, staffing, professional services, not-for-profit private schools/associations/foundations.
• Excellent analytical, judgment and project management skills.
• Strong technical, problem solving & research skills with ability to identify and propose resolutions to complex issues.
• Proven client interaction and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated staff management & development skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills including financial statement preparation & report writing.