On-Site Public Audit Manager
Our client, a boutique CPA firm, is adding an Audit Manager to the team due to business growth. The Audit Manager will be responsible for audit program approval, personnel scheduling, audit working papers review, financial statement disclosure footnote approval, day-to-day client relationships, determination of billings for engagements, and training and evaluation of Staff and Seniors. If your next step is Audit Manager, this may be the role for you.
What's great about this client
Established and stable boutique public accounting firm dedicated to customer service (internally and externally)
Supportive leadership dedicated to your professional development
Flexible work schedule
Family friendly culture
Non-traditional CPA Firm / Life Work balance
Why consider the Audit Manager position
For the opportunity to set your schedule to integrate professional and personal life
Relaxed office culture
Opportunity for partner potential
What you will be doing as the Audit Manager
Managing or supervising in all aspects of existing and new client audit relationships as assigned by the firms Partner
Training and supervising audit staff
Assisting with office administration including engagement invoicing and collection, staff coaching, mentoring and training, quality control, strategic planning, and scheduling
Collaborating with the audit group to develop innovative audit practices that adhere to required standards but serve our clients interests
Assigning adequate resources to projects in light of other scheduling requirements
Resource scheduling and schedule management including sizing audit jobs, establishing budgets for time spent in each phase, and then directing Company resources to meet the budgets and client expectations
Managing budgets for his/her jobs, raising red flags to the Audit Partner when a project grows out of scope or is moving toward a budgetary or timing overage
Supervising staff assigned to his/her projects to insure that schedules, budgets, and quality requirements are met
Communicating the engagement status with the client and their advisors on a timely and ongoing basis
What will make you successful as the Audit Manager
Bachelor's degree in accounting
3+ years of proven work experience as an Audit Manager within a public accounting audit department
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Strong knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Knowledge and understanding of internal and external audit processes.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to detect problems and resolve them instantly.
A sharp eye for details for accuracy.
Good leadership abilities and the ability to work under stressful situations.
Work Schedule:
On-Site
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Outside of busy season, Monday - Thursday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Friday 1/2 Days
Flexible schedule around kids school drop off and activities
Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
Medical/Dental - premium paid for employee. Employee can add family through a cafeteria plan
Available after 30 days with the firm
Life Insurance
Simple IRA
Vacation - three weeks per year, can carry over 80 hours
Paid Holidays
CPE’s
CPA licensure fees