Audit Manager

Assurance Manager

Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Active CPA certification Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (or higher) 5+ years of relevant financial, accounting, or audit experience At least 3 years of experience leading audit engagements and managing teams Proven experience managing large, distributed teams in a metrics-driven environment Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teams

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to lead and oversee audit engagements, provide guidance to audit teams, and ensure the successful delivery of financial, accounting, and audit-related projects. This individual will manage day-to-day operations, mentor audit professionals, and serve as a key point of contact for engagement stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
• Provide management, supervision, and performance evaluations for Senior Analysts, Analysts, and Associate Analysts
• Direct, review, and analyze the work of audit team members
• Manage analyst performance and support professional development
• Communicate progress and status updates regularly to senior leadership
• Audit & Financial Oversight
• Manage audit reporting processes and supporting documentation
• Identify potential audit issues or unusual financial relationships through analysis of financial statements and escalate findings when appropriate
• Apply accounting and auditing principles to complex client situations
• Perform or oversee the execution and documentation of audit procedures
• Drive the development and delivery of audit, accounting, and financial reporting work products
• Perform financial and audit data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Project & Client Management
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverable timelines
• Ensure engagement milestones and client expectations are met
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, assumptions, and constraints
• Manage project resources, communications, and cost considerations
• Serve as a client-facing contact during audit procedures and engagement activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Reporting & Documentation
• Oversee the collection, documentation, and reporting of financial, accounting, and audit-related information
• Support daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting requirements
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of engagement-specific work products and deliverables