Audit Manager

Assurance ManagerRequired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Active CPA certification Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (or higher) 5+ years of relevant financial, accounting, or audit experience At least 3 years of experience leading audit engagements and managing teams Proven experience managing large, distributed teams in a metrics-driven environment Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teamsJob DescriptionOur client is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to lead and oversee audit engagements, provide guidance to audit teams, and ensure the successful delivery of financial, accounting, and audit-related projects. This individual will manage day-to-day operations, mentor audit professionals, and serve as a key point of contact for engagement stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & ManagementProvide management, supervision, and performance evaluations for Senior Analysts, Analysts, and Associate AnalystsDirect, review, and analyze the work of audit team membersManage analyst performance and support professional developmentCommunicate progress and status updates regularly to senior leadershipAudit & Financial OversightManage audit reporting processes and supporting documentationIdentify potential audit issues or unusual financial relationships through analysis of financial statements and escalate findings when appropriateApply accounting and auditing principles to complex client situationsPerform or oversee the execution and documentation of audit proceduresDrive the development and delivery of audit, accounting, and financial reporting work productsPerform financial and audit data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesProject & Client ManagementMonitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverable timelinesEnsure engagement milestones and client expectations are metIdentify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, assumptions, and constraintsManage project resources, communications, and cost considerationsServe as a client-facing contact during audit procedures and engagement activitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersReporting & DocumentationOversee the collection, documentation, and reporting of financial, accounting, and audit-related informationSupport daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting requirementsEnsure timely completion and delivery of engagement-specific work products and deliverables