Senior Manager
Kearney & Company provides financial services exclusively to the Government, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to dedication and trust has led to recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country, consistently rated a Best Place to Work based on employee feedback.
About the role
The Senior Manager will lead engagement staff, design audit plans, develop and maintain productive client relationships, and communicate effectively with audit stakeholders. This position requires strong communication skills, effective project management techniques, and an advanced understanding of audit and accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Discuss audit findings with client/auditee personnel
- Draft and review audit reports
- Supervise senior and junior auditors
- Provide periodic formal and informal status briefings to clients and Kearney leadership
- Develop audit programs
- Prepare status reports
- Provide technical assistance on complex accounting and/or auditing issues
- Provide first-line supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff
- Oversee the quality control function, including overall work paper review
- Supervise and review work performed by other staff
- Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
- Provide subject matter technical expertise in financial management areas such as financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
- Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
- Assist Partners/Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
- Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
Requirements
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 8 years of auditing experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Management/leadership experience
- CPA or CISA certification
- Willing to travel up to 50%
- Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)
- Understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques
- Self-starter with the ability to deliver quality work products with little direction
- Strong customer service skills
- Project management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA/MS degree from an accredited college/university
Pay
The expected salary range for this position is between $93,000 and $180,000 (base pay only). Actual compensation will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses when applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time