Audit Manager, Public Accounting and Assurance
Overview
Lead audit assurance engagements from planning through issuance and serve as primary point of contact for clients. Own key client relationships, lead complex engagements, and drive practice growth by advising clients and developing talent.
What You'll Do12
- 1Lead audit review and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance
- 2Serve as primary point of contact for clients building relationships with CFOs Controllers business owners and senior management
- 3Understand business behind financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting reporting internal controls and operational matters
- 4Lead engagement strategy risk assessment audit execution financial statement preparation and resolution of complex technical issues
- 5Review financial statements disclosures workpapers and engagement documentation while maintaining high audit quality standards
- 6Manage engagement economics including budgets realization staffing scheduling deadlines and profitability
- 7Identify issues early develop practical solutions and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership
- 8Research and apply complex GAAP GAAS and evolving accounting guidance
- 9Lead coach and develop Seniors and Staff balancing professional development with engagement efficiency
- 10Make staffing and delegation decisions that balance development with engagement efficiency
- 11Participate in practice development recruiting and internal initiatives contributing to firm growth
- 12Become a resource clients rely on throughout the year not simply when the audit starts
Requirements11
- 15+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
- 2Current Audit Manager experience or manager-level experience
- 3Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field CPA strongly preferred
- 4Strong command of GAAP GAAS financial reporting risk assessment internal controls and audit methodology
- 5Proven ability to lead engagements from planning through issuance
- 6Experience managing engagement budgets staffing deadlines realization and multiple client relationships
- 7Ability to review complex financial statements provide clear technical direction to engagement teams
- 8Confidence working directly with CFO controllers business owners and senior client leadership
- 9Demonstrated success coaching developing and reviewing work of Seniors and Staff
- 10Exposure to SOX SOC internal audit fraud risk assessment technical accounting or advisory services valued
- 11Commercial mindset with interest in expanding client relationships and contributing to practice growth
Salary Insight
$120 - $140k per year
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