Audit Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Dare to bring your unique perspective? At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Position Summary The Manager will manage a variety of audit and other attest assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Supervisors, Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening, and developing client relationships, and increasing office profitability. While this position operates within the Firm’s broader Tax/Audit practice, the individual in this role will spend the majority of their time supporting audit clients and audit-specific technical expertise. Responsibilities, qualifications and expectations outlined in this job description apply broadly; however, day-to-day assignments and client work will be aligned to audit engagements based on business needs. Your Contributions and Responsibilities Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions. Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance. Conduct thorough engagement reviews. Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere. Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations. Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients. Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients. Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm. Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach. Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses. Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff, Senior Accountants and Supervisor efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value. Other duties and projects as assigned. Your Background and Skills Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 5-8 years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. CPA license is strongly preferred. Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and auditing rules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity. Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment. Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail. Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities. Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed.Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment. Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools. Maintain a professional demeanor with co-workers and clients. Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group. Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.). Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required. Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs. Why work with us? Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration. We are proud to offer: Our benefits and perks Increased number of paid holidays per year Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions Flexible working hours and work arrangements Remote and hybrid opportunities Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities Strong growth opportunities Competitive benefits package 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration Dress for your day policy Resources of a national firm Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment Compensation: $137,000 to $168,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates. About Novogradac We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country. Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields. Commitment to Inclusion Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence. At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Novogradac & Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce. By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection. We’re Novogradac, national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country. Novogradac is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance, and general consulting services. We work extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy fields. #J-18808-Ljbffr