Audit Manager

Audit Manager (US - Alexandria, VA)

What to expect when you join the Sikich family:
Team members at Sikich share a desire for growth and a shared purpose. Through challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth for our clients, ourselves, and our communities.

Sikich is seeking an experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. The role requires an active Secret clearance and is contingent upon award of contract.

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Review work products prepared by the team to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans, oversee procedures, and evaluate results.
• Develop the team through effective delegation and guidance.
• Provide subject matter expertise in financial management areas.
• Act as primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas and ensure tasks are completed on time and within contractual deadlines.
• Advise and consult with Principals on significant developments.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase efficiency.
• Assist with proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and deadlines.
• Participate in training to grow technical and non‑technical competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree required; accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.
• Financial statement audit experience.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Strong customer service and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 25 %.
• Minimum active Secret clearance.

• FASAB Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• GAO Government Auditing Standards.
• AICPA AU‑Cs.
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• OMB Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements.
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements.

• Servant Leader:
  Hyper focused on employee engagement, development, and culture.
• Solutions Focus:
  Sees opportunities and implements solutions.
• Collaborative:
  Builds relationships across all levels.
• Trustworthy:
  Acts with integrity and follows through on commitments.
• Impact & Influence Thinker:
  Gains support for ideas and advances initiatives.

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees worldwide, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy:
  Paid time off is available on the first day.
• Paid holidays and year‑end time off when work permits.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards and gift cards.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE – Community volunteer program enabling each member to use up to four hours of paid time annually.

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $. Final offer amount may vary based on experience and location.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards.