Audit Manager
CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal Audit Manager is a self-starter who will define engagement performance expectations and structure engagement teams to meet these expectations. The manager will develop assignment budgets and monitor realization, utilization and billing progress as well as serve as the billing manager for a portfolio of clients. This person will regularly and effectively communicate the status of engagements and potential issues to the Directors. They will meet or exceed billable hour and utilization goals set by the department and are responsible for reporting on the audit staff’s results. Additionally, the Audit Manager will effectively support the Directors in development of the firm’s business plan and seek out and identify opportunities for growth. The manager will work with the Directors to identify, research, and cultivate client targets and manage proposal initiatives.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
B.A. or B.S. with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA required
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
Technical auditing expertise and expertise in GAAP and GAAS
Experience preparing nonprofit financial statements
Knowledge of Nonprofit GAAP
Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code as it applies to nonprofit organizations and experience with nonprofit returns (990, 990-PF, 990-T).
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement in client operations and/or weakness in systems of internal controls
Demonstrated ability to lead an audit engagement including, but not limited to:
Planning and supervising staff
Assigning component tasks and overseeing their completion
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple engagements simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERTISE
Experience with the peer review process and internal firm quality control functions.
Experience with Uniform Guidance/Single Audits
Knowledge of CCH ProSystem Engagement, CCH ProSystem Tax software, and QuickBooks
Preparing, maintaining, and updating the firm’s quality control manual in accordance with the Statements on Quality Control Standards
