Audit Manager

Location 605 Chestnut St Suite 1100, Chattanooga, TN, 37450, United States Employee Type Full Time OPPORTUNITY This Audit Manager role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about auditing and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a family-oriented office in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Louisville, while receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and offering mentorship to Staff and Senior team members. The Manager views the development and training of team members as a very important part of career and necessary to advance to senior management level positions within the firm. The LBMC Audit Manager will work on a wide range of accounting and auditing projects encompassing client operations across a diverse set of industries. Qualified candidates will typically be assigned 8-12 client accounts and will rotate projects based on company needs and project stakeholder timelines, so this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to work in a fast-paced environment where no two weeks are the same! High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Senior Manager and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC. SCOPE OF WORK Directs middle market engagements and client projects by cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with clients to establish engagement expectations and needs Strategizes the engagement process, providing corrective action as necessary and promptly identifying changes in engagement scope Identifies the most effective means of meeting engagement objectives, including the use of technology and the right mix of procedures and personnel Provides mentorship opportunities to Staff and Senior Accountants as well as seasonal interns Ensures all client engagements are completed timely, within budget and with acceptable realization Possess a thorough understanding of technical issues including industry and practice specialty practice standards, and the laws and regulations to identify and provide solutions for complex client issues and problems, as they relate to their functional area of expertise Shares in the responsibility for keeping all firm members informed on changes in standards, regulatory requirements, rules and specialized industry laws and regulations Works diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Audit Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service lines Adheres to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Bachelor’s Degree & Licensed CPA 4+ years of progressive auditing experience Exposure to leading and training less experienced Audit staff members LBMC OVERVIEW LBMC is built on individuals with entrepreneurial spirits and believe in the power of a hybrid workforce. We are consistently named a Pacesetter for Growth in the U.S. as we continue to add team members to each of 4 LBMC offices in the Southeast. LBMC also continues to receive accolades including being noted as a Fortune Great Place to Work, a Top 5 Firm in the Southeast, a Top Accounting Firm on Accounting Today’s Top 100 list, Best Firm in Technology, Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services, and more! We are proud to provide individualized career paths regardless of team member location and work schedules. LBMC offers competitive benefits including generous PTO schedules, robust Talent Development and continuing professional education programs, inclusive Business Resource Groups, enhanced parental leave, thoughtfully structured mentorship and individual development programs, and more. We are committed to giving back to our local communities through LBMC initiatives such as Lending Hands and the LBMC Cares Foundation to support causes important to team members. While we may have a global footprint, we still believe in the power of southern hospitality and supporting the causes that matter to both our team members and clients and are committed to enhancing team member benefits as we identify gaps and changes in the marketplace. LBMC values individuals with a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—LBMC is the place for you! If you are interested in joining a firm that provides personalized career paths, the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients around the US, and encourages a “work that works for you” mentality, please reach out. Diversity and Inclusion at LBMC Commitment to our team members, clients, and the communities in which we work. At LBMC, our mission of delivering the best to our clients and each other every day is rooted in our unique differences. Our engagement, growth and success are at their best when team members have equal opportunity and are included. Diversity brings value to LBMC by connecting us with our community and driving innovation. *LBMC provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to any protected class as defined by federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr