Audit Manager

Responsibilities

• Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client’s business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates
• Actively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clients
• Continuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processes
• Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
• Lead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously
• Delegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient product
• Research and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholders
• Build challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate results
• Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
• Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit team
• Generate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committees
• Develop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-end
• Celebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staff
• Provide effective performance feedback and on-the-job training
• Contribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levels

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
• CPA Certification
• Successful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clients
• Strong oral and written interpersonal skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditors