Audit Manager - Public Sector

Job Description

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm‑required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing and time entry.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience working with Higher Education and Non Profit clients.
• Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
• 3+ years' experience in supervisory role.

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.