Senior Audit Manager; Federal Audit Federal Credit Reform Act; FCRA Expertise

Description

Senior Audit Manager (Federal Audit) with Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA) Expertise

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and federal financial statement audit experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience leading federal financial statement audit engagements, including responsibility for audit planning, execution, and coordination with client leadership in accordance with GAGAS, OMB guidance, and the GAO Financial Audit Manual (FAM).

This role also requires demonstrable expertise in the Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA), including experience auditing or supporting the audit of FCRA-related balances such as subsidy costs, reestimates, and associated financial reporting and disclosures.

The position requires the ability to pass requisite federal background checks.

• Lead and manage federal financial statement audit engagements end-to-end
  , including overall project planning, execution, resource allocation, and delivery of high-quality, timely results in accordance with GAGAS, OMB guidance, and the FAM.
• Own and be accountable for the quality of engagement-wide work products and deliverables
  , ensuring all outputs are technically sound, consistent, and client-ready prior to issuance.
• Own delivery of the engagement against contractual requirements
  , including accountability for timelines, quality standards, and completeness of all audit deliverables.
• Direct and perform detailed reviews of work papers, findings, and reports
  , ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage engagement timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  , proactively identifying and resolving risks to quality or timeliness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership
  , managing communications related to audit scope, status, issues, and conclusions.
• Provide hands-on technical oversight
  , including evaluation of audit procedures, testing approaches, and conclusions across all significant audit areas.
• Apply deep expertise in FCRA to direct audit procedures and evaluate audit conclusions related to subsidy models, reestimates, and associated financial reporting and disclosures.
• Coach, train, and develop staff
  , including providing real-time feedback, conducting formal and informal training, and building technical and professional capabilities across the team
• Establish clear expectations and accountability for team performance
  , ensuring work is executed efficiently and meets firm and…