Audit Manager; Federal Audit). Columbus LilyLifestyle

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills.

This role is contingent upon award of contract. The position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Review work products prepared by the team—work papers, findings, reports, and other deliverables—to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee successful execution.
• Evaluate audit procedures to determine their impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team through effective delegation and guidance.
• Provide technical expertise in financial management areas of financial reporting and/or internal controls.
• Act as primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas and execute tasks according to an internally developed schedule that meets contractual deadlines.
• Advise and consult Principals on significant developments.
• Leverage technology—including data analysis tools and AI—to increase audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist Principals and Senior Managers in creating proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and all company/client deadlines while abiding by company policies.
• Participate in formal and informal 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/leadership experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) AU‑Cs.
• GAO Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements, such as OMB bulletins and circulars and the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL).

• Values‑driven: embody absolute integrity and servant leadership, with a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver: see opportunities in every challenge and develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  build relationships across all levels of the organization and across business units.
• Instills trust: follow through on commitments consistently and credibly, without ego.
• Impact & influence: focus relentlessly on making a difference, gaining support for ideas and initiatives, and motivating others to act.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $. This is not a guarantee of compensation, and the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.