Senior Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

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 and oversee execution of audit plans and procedures, including sampling and testing.
• Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team effectively by delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Design and oversee the execution of audit procedures, including sampling and testing.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Multi-task across multiple projects.
• Participate in the business development process.
• Prepare and review acceptable workpapers, write-ups, memos, and reports.
• Own assigned work areas and consistently bring all work to a client-ready level of completion.
• Communicate with clients and management in a timely and professional manner, including conducting walkthroughs and interviews.
• Create, submit, and track Prepared by Client (PBC) items and follow engagement protocols for PBC items.
• Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with manager or principal.
• Report audit findings to manager or partner and make recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Create internal and external meeting agendas.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• 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 in Accounting (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including financial statement audit experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Strong customer service and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 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.

Skills

• Values-driven with absolute integrity and servant leadership.
• Uncompromising problem solver with a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Instills trust by following through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact and influence with a relentless focus on making a difference.

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $150,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount 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 the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.