Audit Manager

We are seeking an Audit Manager to join our team at a growing Public Accounting firm in the Northern Suburbs. We are looking for Audit managers with 8 to 10 years of public accounting and auditing experience. The Audit Manager provides oversight of the Auditing department and provides financial direction and consultation for clients. A customer centric approach with the ability to communicate professionally through excellent interpersonal skills will help you succeed and grow your career at our firm.

Job Requirements:

• Lead and develop Audit team.
• Manage client audits and reviews and determine the scope of investigation.
• Establish audit objectives.
• Review audit findings and recommend changes in accounting and financial management.
• Provide ongoing accounting and consultation services for clients.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Recommend corrective action and offer improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through ongoing communication and best-in-class service.
• Keep current with law changes and related compliance matters.
• Maintain a system of quality control (policies, procedures) for the practice, and monitor compliance with those internal controls.
• Provide support and backup to the Tax team, as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA certification or CPA candidate
• 8 to 10 years of recent public accounting and auditing experience, tax experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge of current tax law, accounting and financial procedures, including GAAP and OCBOA
• Experience using CRM for timekeeping, Practice CS preferred

Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA certification or CPA candidate
• 8 to 10 years of recent public accounting and auditing experience, tax experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge of current tax law, accounting and financial procedures, including GAAP and OCBOA
• Experience using CRM for timekeeping, Practice CS preferred
• Highly proficient in business and accounting software, ProSystem fx, QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online preferred
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, basic Excel skills required
• Interpret technical forms and financial reports
• Experience with multi-client and multi-state entities, a plus
• Customer centric approach with ability to communicate professionally through excellent interpersonal skills
• Research oriented problem solver able to recommend viable solutions
• Detail oriented and accurate with a commitment to excellence, integrity and confidentiality
• Exceptional strategic planning and analytical skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a team
• Dependable and flexible with the ability to work on additional assignments as needed
• Project management experience with the ability to take responsibility for a project from inception to completion
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment with interruptions, competing priorities and strict deadlines
• Other duties and responsibilities consistent with operational goals and as needed

Benefits:

1^st of the month following 30 days from hire for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 6 Sick Days
• Paid Time Off