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:

1st 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