Senior Audit Manager

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought‑after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

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. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Review work products prepared by team, including work papers, 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.
• Ability to multi‑task across multiple projects.
• Experience with business development process.
• Prepare and review acceptable work papers, write‑ups, and memos, and reports.
• Own assigned work areas. Consistently bring all work to a client‑ready level of completion by managing yourself, or the work of others.
• Communicate with client and management customers in a timely and professional manner, including conducting walkthrough and interviews individuals associated with the audit.
• Be able to create, submit, and track Prepared by Client (PBC) items.
• 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 the correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Create internal and external meeting agendas.
• Maintain excellent client relations with the firm.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non‑technical competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting degree required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Financial statement audit experience required.
• Must possess a secret security clearance.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word,…