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Audit Manager

The Audit Manager will oversee and execute audit engagements across clients, ensuring accurate, timely delivery of high-quality audit opinions and financial reporting. This role combines technical audit expertise, team leadership, and client relationship management to assess financial controls, compliance, and risk, while driving process improvements and maintaining professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of external and internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodology.
• Develop audit strategies and risk-based approaches tailored to each engagement; design testing plans and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Manage and mentor audit staff and seniors, including workload planning, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Review and approve audit work papers, financial statements, and management reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to clients and senior management; build strong client relationships and address client concerns promptly.
• Coordinate with tax, advisory, and other service teams to deliver integrated client solutions and ensure consistent messaging.
• Identify process, control, and reporting improvements; support remediation plans and follow-up activities.
• Monitor engagement budgets, time allocation, and billing; ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of deliverables.
• Stay current with changes in accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices; implement necessary changes to audit approach and training.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and identifying cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required:
  
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.
• Preferred: 5+ years of progressive public accounting or internal audit experience; demonstrated experience overseeing audit engagements.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience as an Audit Manager or senior audit role is a plus.
• Nice to have:
  Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience applying GAAP in audit and financial reporting contexts.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards (e.g., PCAOB, AICPA) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven people-management skills including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with audit software (e.g., Case Ware, Team Mate, IDEA) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, exercise professional skepticism, and travel to client sites as required.