Audit Manager - Public

Description

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead information systems audit engagements for public-facing and regulated environments in California. This role combines technical audit expertise with client advisory skills, supporting assessments of internal controls, risk exposure, and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT audit, financial control awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

+ Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients

+ Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Partners and Directors

+ Identify performance improvement opportunities

+ Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow from the client to the team and vice versa

+ Develop client proposals, presentations, and other client related documents

+ Play an active role in the management and supervision of the personnel within the audit practice

+ Collaborate with the Tax team to maintain quality services to our clients

+ Understand and utilize Audit Methodology

+ Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M& A, human resource, and some other consulting services

+ Supervise and train Audit senior, Audit staffs, and interns on engagements

+ Continue to enhance accounting, audit, and tax knowledge through self-training

+ Monitor the current business trend and circumstances related to our clients

+ Seek new business opportunities by attending business seminars, events and participating in speaking engagement

+ Assist Management in establishing new footprint for the company such as new offices, new practices, etc.

+ Proactive in providing constructive feedback to all personnel

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Japanese language skill is required

+ 5 to 8 years of current and/or recent audit experience in public accounting

+ Must have active CPA license

+ Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

+ Demonstrated supervisory experience for at least two years

+ Ability to non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M& A, human resource, and some other consulting services

+ Ability and willingness to travel

+ Great organizational skills, including time management and strategic thinking

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

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