Audit Manager

Keiter

$104K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years in public accounting with audit engagement management
  • Direct experience in financial services audits, including investment funds and broker-dealers
  • Skilled in evaluating internal controls and assessing risks
  • In-depth knowledge of auditing standards and quality control
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • CPA license required
  • Active Virginia Driver's License

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage assurance engagements for diverse clients, especially in financial services
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Direct all phases of audit engagements, working closely with engagement Partners
  • Plan and coordinate engagement logistics with other departments
  • Evaluate audit risks and internal controls, communicating concerns clearly
  • Review compliance with auditing standards through documentation verification
  • Monitor budgets and timelines, proactively resolving emerging issues
  • Prepare financial statements and management letters for discussion with Partners and clients
  • Coach and support audit staff, facilitating their professional growth
  • Foster a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), HSA, and FSA options
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Disability and life insurance included
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave
  • Additional family support programs and resources
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Lead and manage challenging assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries, with a strong focus on financial services organizations, including investment funds and broker-dealers
  • Build and maintain close working relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on multiple engagements
  • Direct and coordinate all phases of audit engagements, including staffing, planning, scheduling, and execution, in collaboration with engagement Partners
  • Plan engagement logistics, including coordinating work performed by other departments or specialists
  • Evaluate audit risks, internal controls, and financial reporting matters, and communicate identified risks and issues clearly to Partners and clients
  • Review work programs, audit documentation, and working papers to ensure compliance with accepted auditing standards
  • Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and realization, and proactively address issues as they arise
  • Review and/or prepare financial statements, related notes, schedules, and management letters for Partner and client discussion
  • Oversee, coach, and support audit staff; answer questions, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to staff development and performance growth
  • Actively participate in a collaborative team environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement


What You Bring

  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in public accounting, with experience managing audit engagements
  • Direct financial services audit experience, specifically including investment fund and/or broker-dealer audits
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and document internal controls and assess engagement-specific risks
  • Strong understanding of auditing standards, professional judgment, and quality control
  • Experience managing multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a deadline-driven environment
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members
  • CPA license in good standing
  • Active Virginia Driver's License


Pay

  • The anticipated hiring range for this position is $104,500-$135,800 and is dependent on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.


Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), HSA, and FSA
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave
  • Additional programs and resources to support you and your family


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