Audit Manager

Audit ManagerA top accounting firm is adding an Audit Manager to the Schenectady office. This firm has a wide variety of clientele within many different industries such as real estate, manufacturing, government, Not-for-Profit. The firm offers flexible schedules, top compensation and benefits packages, as well as a business casual work environment. The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of external audit with a public firm, CPA, experience leading engagements and teams, be a self-driven person, with a deep technical comprehension along with exceptional interpersonal skills to lead staff and cultivate long lasting relationships with clients.This is a very unique opportunity for an Audit Manager as it requires very little travel!Essential Functions:Supervise, complete, and review multiple audit programs simultaneouslySupervise staff on multiple concurrent engagementsReview and assess completion of auditsCoordinate with clients and the firm to take necessary action on audit findingsEnsure deliverables, and work papers are clear, concise, well written, and conform with firm standards and professional requirementsActively participate in developing audit department training, methodology, and resourcesPrioritize and manage multiple engagements to meet schedule and budget requirementsQualifications:CPA with 7+ years of experience in public accounting conducting external auditsValid CPA requiredStrong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to manage and develop staffImpeccable oral and written communication skillsStrong background with private and publicly traded companies, FCC and/or HUD experience a plusAble to travel 20 – 30% throughout the year