Audit Manager - Financial Services

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward‑thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry‑leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the U.S. — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and DC as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. The role of the Audit Manager is to oversee the audit process from planning to completion for clients as part of the company’s annual audit plan. Responsibilities Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client’s business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates Actively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clients Continuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processes Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause Lead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously Delegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient product Research and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholders Build challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate results Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit team Generate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committees Develop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end‑to‑end Celebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staff Provide effective performance feedback and on‑the‑job training Contribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levels Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm CPA Certification Successful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clients Strong oral and written interpersonal skills Effective analytical and problem‑solving ability Experience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditors Experience in SOX compliance audits for financial institutions Benefits Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Flexible work schedules 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible) First‑class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling One‑on‑one professional coaching Leadership and career development programs Access to Beyond: a one‑of‑a‑kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally Notice to 3rd Party Recruiters Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e‑mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals. ADA Requirements Physical Requirements Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Cognitive/Mental Requirements Use written and oral communication skills Read and interpret data, information, and documents Observe and interpret situations Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work #J-18808-Ljbffr