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JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
As an Audit Manager, you will be a key leader responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of audit engagements. Your extensive experience in audit and assurance, combined with your leadership skills, will drive the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional client service, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering team growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Engagement Leadership
Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, including senior and staff members, in planning, executing, and concluding audit engagements
Ensure adherence to engagement timelines, budgets, and firm standards
Client Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for audit engagements
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients for improving financial processes, controls, and reporting
Audit Planning and Strategy
Collaborate with partners and directors to develop comprehensive audit strategies and plans that address client-specific risks and objectives
Oversee the allocation of resources, assignment of roles, and development of audit programs
Audit Execution, Review, Technical Expertise
Conduct complex audit procedures, review workpapers, and assess audit findings to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and disclosures
Monitor the progress of audit engagements, providing guidance to resolve challenges and meet milestones
Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to engagement
Provide expert guidance to the team on complex accounting and auditing issues
Team Development and Mentorship
Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and senior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for skill development
Quality Control and Assurance
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of audit documentation, reports, and conclusions with firm standards and regulations
Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance the quality of audit engagements
Business Development
Identify opportunities to expand the firm's client base and service offerings
Contribute to business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and networking
Supervisory responsibilities
Will supervise subordinate team members
Work environment
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client's needs
Required education and experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
5 - 8 years of relevant experience
5+ years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm, with progressive leadership responsibilities
CPA license is required; equivalent certifications are required for IT audit
Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization certifications
Preferred education and experience
Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Uhyus · Kalamazoo, MI