Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

GHJ is looking for an Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

What you’ll be doing

An A&A Nonprofit Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Nonprofit Managers are responsible for managing multiple nonprofit/tax-exempt audit and assurance engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make connections to develop new business for the firm.

• All phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagements for a variety of nonprofit organizations, including but not limited social service agencies, healthcare, educational, and arts and culture organizations. Experience auditing governmentally funded organizations subject to single audit and other compliance audits is critical.
• Maintains and continually develops technical knowledge of the relevant professional standards with an emphasis on Governmental Audit Standards, Single Audit Compliance requirements, and federal and California state regulations.
• Is a competent project leader – influences and leads teams to deliver high quality service on time and within budget.
• Has an understanding of California state and Los Angeles County specific government grants and funding sources and related compliance requirements.
• Develops working knowledge of the new accounting standards applicable to the nonprofit organizations and educates client peers on the specifics of their application.
• Has aptitude for accounting research and application on accounting and reporting matters.
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's mission, programs, and operations.
• Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises seniors and staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.
• Coaches and develops responsible and experienced team members by assisting in performance evaluations.
• Proactively manages the engagements to ensure external and internal deadlines are met and the work is completed in accordance with the applicable standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to engagement profitability.
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
• Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Ensures that financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards.
• Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
• Prepares engagement letters for approval by partner.
• Performs client billing, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
• Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible legislation that could affect the operating environment in the nonprofit industry.

• Works to develop the nonprofit staff team by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in nonprofit niche professional development programs.
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts in the nonprofit niche.
• Builds client relationships.
• Participates in marketing, networking and business development.
• Applies knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies.
• Supervises, directs and reviews the results of the engagement.
• Responsible for the engagement profitability – billings and collections.
• Participates in firm’s initiatives and taskforces.
• Becomes a part of the firm's Mentoring Program.
• Such other duties may be assigned

• At least five (5) years experience in public accounting with significant focus in the nonprofit industry including but not limited to social service agencies, healthcare, educational, and arts and culture organizations, single audits and other compliance audits, demonstrating a proven progression.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
• Participation in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $135,000 - $162,500.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.

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