Senior Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Senior Audit Manager (US)

Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

Job Posting Date: May 14, 2026

Overview

Team members at Sikich share a common desire for growth and a unified purpose in their professional lives. Through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo, and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Sikich continues to evolve, cementing its leadership position and expanding opportunities for each team member. If you succeed in a supportive environment backed by extensive skillsets and want to make an impact, we welcome you to a mutually beneficial relationship.

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking an experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain it. The position is contingent upon award of contract.

What you will do

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design and oversee execution of audit plans and procedures, including sampling and testing.
• Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team effectively by delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Design and oversee the execution of audit procedures, including sampling and testing.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Multi‑task across multiple projects.
• Participate in the business development process.
• Prepare and review acceptable workpapers, write‑ups, and memos, and reports.
• Own assigned work areas, consistently bringing all work to a client‑ready level of completion.
• Communicate with client and management customers in a timely and professional manner, including conducting walkthroughs and interviews.
• Create, submit, and track Prepared By Client (PBC) items.
• Follow engagement protocols for PBC items.
• Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with manager or principal.
• Report audit findings to manager or partner and make recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Create internal and external meeting agendas.
• Maintain excellent client relations with the firm.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non‑technical competencies.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting degree required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including financial statement audit experience.
• Must possess a secret security clearance.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Knowledge

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants AU-Cs.
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• Office of Management and Budget Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements.
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements such as OMB bulletins, circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Compensation

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $150,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation and final offers may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Specific Traits Required

• Values driven – embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership, with a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – identify opportunities in every business challenge and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – build relationships across all levels of the organization and across business units.
• Instills trust – follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence – focus on making a difference, gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and motivate others to act.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands‑on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience with a strategically designed approach to accelerate success for clients, teams, and communities.

Sikich Total Rewards

Team members enjoy expansive benefits, including competitive compensation, insurance options, wellness programs, and a flexible time off policy, among others.

Benefits Highlights

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy – full‑time employees may use paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.) from day one.
• Paid holidays throughout the year.
• Wellness program awardable through a wellness provider.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with paid exam and study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• Sikich community volunteer program – up to four hours of paid volunteer time annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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