Senior Manager, Audit and M&A
Job in
Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Plan, manage, and complete financial statement audit engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
- Manage engagement scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, risk assessments, and client communications
- Review financial statements, disclosures, work papers, and audit documentation
- Evaluate accounting estimates, unusual transactions, internal controls, and financial-reporting risks
- Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to client management and governance groups
- Maintain client relationships and advise on accounting and financial-reporting matters
- Ensure compliance with independence, ethics, documentation, and quality-control requirements
- Lead or support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements
- Analyze historical and projected financial information and assess quality of earnings, normalized EBITDA, working capital, net debt, debt‑like items, and cash flows
- Assist with pre‑transaction financial readiness, seller assistance, and buyer due diligence
- Prepare and review financial analyses, databooks, reports, and transaction presentations
- Coordinate with transaction advisory, tax, valuation, and other specialists
- Support post‑transaction accounting and financial‑reporting matters
- Develop client relationships and participate in proposals, pitch meetings, presentations, networking, and business development
- Lead, coach, and develop audit and transaction engagement teams
- Provide performance feedback and support career‑development plans
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- Active CPA license required
- Approximately eight or more years of progressive public accounting experience, including significant experience leading financial statement audits
- Experience with financial due diligence, transaction support, quality‑of‑earnings analysis, or M&A‑related accounting matters strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable auditing standards
- Ability to evaluate complex transactions, financial trends, accounting estimates, and financial‑reporting risks
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial‑data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to balance recurring audit responsibilities with project‑based, deadline‑driven transaction work
- Excellent project‑management, client‑service, written communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to travel based on engagement needs
Demonstrates expertise in financial statement audits, financial due diligence, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and auditing standards. Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead audit teams, and deliver high‑quality financial analyses and presentations.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Active CPA License
- Financial Statement Audits
- Financial Due Diligence
- U.S. GAAP Knowledge
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Financial Statement Audits
- Financial Due Diligence
- Quality‑of‑Earnings Analysis
- Accounting Estimates Evaluation
- Financial‑Reporting Risk Assessment
- Audit Documentation Review
- Financial Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Transaction Support
- Client Service
- Written Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Team Leadership
- Performance Feedback
- Active CPA License
- Public Accounting
- M&A Accounting
- Independence Compliance
- Ethics Compliance
- Quality Control Requirements
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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