Audit Manager- Title IV

Sikich team members share a desire for growth and a unified purpose, thriving in a culture that values diverse perspectives, challenges the status quo, and rewards action. As a growing professional services firm, Sikich offers meaningful opportunities for career advancement, attracting talented individuals and providing access to interesting client work. The firm is committed to creating a rewarding employee experience and is recognized as a sought-after employer of choice.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, the Audit Manager will work closely with internal leadership and staff to ensure the timely completion of financial statement audits. Responsibilities include audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review, and presentation of audit findings. The Audit Manager will also play an active role in training, development, and hiring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple client engagements, managing to budget while delivering exceptional client service.
• Manage key components of audit engagements, including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and execution.
• Provide thought leadership and insightful recommendations on complex business processes and controls.
• Review higher-risk audit areas to ensure technical accuracy, sufficient evidence, and appropriate conclusions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
• Develop team members through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Assist partners and senior leaders in generating new business opportunities and expanding client networks.
• Identify opportunities to better serve clients by understanding Sikich’s service offerings.
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining, and training audit professionals.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Deliver exceptional client support both virtually and onsite as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with management responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and audit engagements.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
• Strong technical accounting skills with expertise in US GAAP and GAAS.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
• Values-driven with a commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and continuous innovation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement solutions.
• Collaborative relationship-builder across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to instill trust through consistent follow-through on commitments.
• Focus on impact and influence, driving initiatives with or without formal authority.

About Sikich

Sikich provides professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance for public and private sectors. With deep industry experience, Sikich delivers integrated solutions designed to accelerate client success. The firm employs approximately 2,000 team members across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy, activated on the first day, allowing use of paid time off for personal, health, vacation, or sick leave without waiting for accrual.
• Paid holidays, including time off during the last week of the calendar year when client work permits.
• 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 for birth, adoption, or 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 and client referral bonus programs.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE community volunteer program, providing four hours of paid time annually for volunteering.

Pay

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $106,502.27 (minimum) to $153,016.50 (maximum), with a midpoint of $131,250.37. Final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for Government Services roles are determined by contract with the specific government agency.