Audit Manager - Not-for-Profit

About the role

We are currently seeking a Non-for-Profit Audit Manager to join our team in any of the following office locations: Jericho, NY; New York, NY; Ronkonkoma, NY; White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Palm Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple audit engagements for the not-for-profit industry from initial planning through final deliverables, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, and completion procedures, budgeting
• Managing client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact on engagements, responding to client inquiries, and addressing accounting and audit-related issues in a timely manner
• Managing, training, and mentoring associates and interns, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing timely feedback and development support
• Reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Participating in audit procedures, with a focus on complex or specialized accounting and audit issues
• Identifying and consulting with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Demonstrating a critical assessment of the reliability of client information and the planned audit approach throughout the engagement
• Drafting complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicating them to clients
• Communicating with audit teams regarding engagement status and assisting in resolving client issues as they arise
• Evaluating internal controls and identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, or opportunity for improvement
• Performing detailed reviews of team workflows and monitoring task assignments to ensure timely completion
• Researching and resolving complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues using authoritative guidance and firm resources
• Collaborating with partners and managers to develop audit strategies and improve engagement efficiency and client service
• Leading small to medium-sized engagements through final documentation and reporting with minimal changes upon review
• Assisting in staff performance evaluations and contributing to talent development initiatives
• Ensuring projects are completed within established timeframes and budgets while maintaining high quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrating respect for others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 5 years progressive audit experience in public accounting, with experience leading multiple audit engagements and staff
• Non-for-profit industry knowledge required
• CPA license required
• Must be a subject matter expert of non-for-profit contracts as well as the percentage-of-completion and completed contract methods of accounting
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, client-relationship and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• U.S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas