Audit Manager - M&D

WHO WE AREElliott 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 US — 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 D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.Job Summary:The role of Audit Manager is to oversee the audit process from planning to completion for clients as part of the company’s annual audit plan. Tasks will include supervising the audit process, researching, reviewing current processes and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. The Audit Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of audit staff and senior members.Responsibilities:Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client’s business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updatesActively communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clientsContinuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processesManage billable hour budgets and follow up when team is over/under to determine causeLead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneouslyDelegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient productResearch and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholdersBuild challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate resultsManage billable hour budgets and follow up when team is over/under to determine causeAssume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to audit teamGenerate new business for firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committeesDevelop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-endCelebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staffProvide effective performance feedback and on-the-job trainingContribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levelsRequirements:A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years recent audit experience at a public accounting firmCPA CertificationSuccessful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clientsStrong oral and written interpersonal skillsEffective analytical and problem-solving abilityExperience in hiring, developing and leading a team of professional auditors#LI-EG1#LI-HybridWHY YOU SHOULD JOIN USWe believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: • 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 professionallyNOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERSNotice 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 REQUIREMENTSThe physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is:• 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 focusCognitive/Mental RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:• Use written and oral communication skills. • Read and interpret data, information, and documents. • Observe and interpret situations. • Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.SummaryLocation: Chattanooga, TNType: Full time