Audit Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing and time entry.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.
• Must have CA or CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
• 3+ years’ experience in supervisory role.

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.