The Elliott Group

Audit Manager - SOX Compliance

The Elliott Group$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
  • CPA Certification
  • Proven ability to develop new or extended service opportunities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in hiring and leading a team of auditors
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance audits for financial institutions

Responsibilities

  • Oversee audit process from planning to completion
  • Communicate engagement progress and issues to clients
  • Educate team on new audit practices and processes
  • Manage and monitor billable hour budgets
  • Lead multiple audit and accounting engagements simultaneously
  • Delegate and manage audit assignments efficiently
  • Research complex audit issues and propose solutions
  • Develop and implement developmental plans for team members
  • Provide direction and coaching to the audit team
  • Generate new business through networking and community involvement
  • Build and maintain excellent client relationships
  • Celebrate team accomplishments and assist in recruiting new staff
  • Deliver performance feedback and on-the-job training
  • Contribute to performance management for assessing promotion readiness

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement with a supportive and collaborative team
  • Flexibility in managing work-life balance
  • Access to a broad client base for diverse experience
  • Opportunity to influence and implement new processes
Full Job Description
The role of the Audit Manager is to oversee the audit process from planning to completion for clients as part of the company's annual audit plan. Tasks will include supervising the audit process, researching, reviewing current processes and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. The Audit Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of audit staff and senior members.

Responsibilities:
  • Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client's business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates
  • Actively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clients
  • Continuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processes
  • Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
  • Lead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously
  • Delegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient product
  • Research and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholders
  • Build challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate results
  • Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
  • Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit team
  • Generate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committees
  • Develop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-end
  • Celebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staff
  • Provide effective performance feedback and on-the-job training
  • Contribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levels


Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
  • CPA Certification
  • Successful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clients
  • Strong oral and written interpersonal skills
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Experience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditors
  • Experience in SOX compliance audits for financial institutions

About The Elliott Group

The Elliott Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of turbomachinery products for the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation industries. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The Elliott Group offers a wide range of products and services, including centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and control systems. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, and is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services.
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Size
2,000 employees
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Founded
1895

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