Audit Manager

Audit ManagerProgressive regional CPA firm needs both an Audit Manager and an Audit Senior, who have a Non-Profit specialization- Fast track to Director - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work environmentThe Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one timeMaintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client's business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationshipsApprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutionsDemonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clientsResponsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduledObtains and maintains a thorough understanding of our audit approachResponsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunitiesAnticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will ariseReviews financial statements and other client deliverablesDirects, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountantsPlays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counselingParticipates in the Firm's Business Development effortsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldAt least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in auditing non profit clientsHolds a current and valid CPA's licensePreferred Qualifications:Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a teamAbility to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlinesPossesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, Standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United StatesCooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedbackAbility to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniorsWorking ConditionsHybrid working environment (work from home, office or client location)Same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars, as neededOccasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars