Audit Manager - Commercial Services

Audit ManagerYour Journey at Crowe Starts Here:At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.Job Description:Crowe is growing tremendously. We are looking for future leaders, which means a partner career path or growth opportunities. Are you up for the challenge?We're looking for Audit Managers with experience in the Commercial Services industry vertical. As an Audit Manager, you will further learn to lead, gain deep industry insight, and continue to grow relationships. With access to many resources and the support of executive leadership and your team, this is what your work includes:Responsibilities:Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing and time entry.Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.3+ years' experience in supervisory role.Exceptional candidates will demonstrate:Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.About the Team:The Audit & Assurance team at Crowe provides traditional attestation services as well as accounting and consulting on applying accounting principles. Audit & Assurance professionals demonstrate deep specialization through an understanding of the market and business challenges their clients face and a dedication to audit quality. Though Crowe has various different business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices. Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, 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 $91,400.00 - $186,900.00 per year.