Audit Manager

Audit Manager The purpose of the Manager of Audit and Assurance position is to assist in the development and execution of comprehensive audit plans. This individual will perform and manage advanced and specialized audits of the Universal Service Fund contributors or beneficiaries. In addition, the individual in this role will provide coaching and supervision to audit staff. Responsibilities: Oversee the activities of audit staff to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects. Provide day-to-day support of assigned audit staff such as creating open lines of communication, providing status updates, advising on difficult situations. Manage and oversee project management duties, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating the work of audit staff. Review, monitor and assess progress of audits and projects, including identification of potential delays/roadblocks. Identify audit issues that require FCC guidance. Collaborate with senior management with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas. Facilitate remediation of the Universal Service Fund contributors or beneficiaries' deficiencies with the appropriate process owners to ensure that issues are brought to logical closure. Apply expertise to audit staff with audit standards and performance criteria, and audit requirements to produce quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards. Review and finalize audit findings, communicate findings to management, and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls. Develop audit procedures/programs for achieving audit objectives and goals. Perform human resource management activities including identifying performance problems, developing plans for remedial action, evaluating performance, and interviewing and selecting staff. Review and provide feedback on work paper documentation and audit reports. Communicate audit status and results via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the auditee and management. Participate in the coordination of outsourced audits and hiring of audit staff. Participate with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas. Supervisory Responsibilities: Three (3) to Four (4) years of management experience and/or operational/technical leadership. Direct a team of staff members and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization and the day-to-day operations. Responsible for assisting with hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of employees. Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications. Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional directly related experience. Three (3) to Four (4) years of management or internal operational/technical leadership experience. Two (2) to Four (4) years of Risk Assessment experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to influence others. Strong project management skills and experience with a proven history of results. Some travel (up to 15%) may be required for audits. Licenses, Certificates: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Chartered Accountant (CA), required. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), desired. Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mindlance