Audit Manager

The Audit Manager oversees the audit process while helping clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. They provide valuable insights in managing risk and improving business performance and overall financial reporting processes. They are responsible for team members’ professional development and coaching.The Audit Manager is heavily involved in new and existing client business development and community involvement activities. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.Success FactorsResponsibilitiesLead and supervise the execution of audit engagements of clients across multiple industriesReview and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, revenues, purchases, payroll, and capital expendituresCollaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses riskUnderstand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structureParticipate in the presentation of client financial statements and audit results to those responsible with client oversightVisit client onsite for required audits and/or other financial inquiries as neededAnswer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approachProvide quality service in a timely and coordinated mannerResearch accounting and auditing issues lever available audit technologyRead prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industryProactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as neededEnsure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlinesIdentify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunitiesSupervise team members on engagements and provide guidance on an ongoing basis; as well as actively communicate with engagement PartnersLead in business development and community activities to help identify and research opportunities on new and existing clientsKeep up to date with local and national business and economic issuesParticipate in continuous learning activities and utilize active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned conceptsCollaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement managementPeople Management/RelationshipsTake initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)Treat everyone with respectDevelop loyalty and trust within the teamSuccessfully adapt to different personalities and working stylesProactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team membersHold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; be open to new ideas and suggestionsQualificationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required SkillsExcellent organization skills and strong attention to detailStrong leadership and coaching skillsMultitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordinglyExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focusStrong analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple prioritiesDemonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements and develop new and existing businessWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvySelf-motivated and willing to enhance accounting and advisory knowledgeEducation, Experience and CertificationsBachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA certification preferred5+ years’ experience in preparation of financial statements and applied working knowledge of US GAAP preferredPrior experience in coaching and training accounting professionals requiredEssential FunctionsRegularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hearMust be able to remain in a stationary position as neededThe person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pullVision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printerAbility to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as neededAbility to lift/carry up to 20 poundsAbility to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as neededAbility to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be requiredThis job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assignedSalary Range$100,000 - $120,000