We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead public audit engagements for clients in Pennsylvania. This role combines technical accounting knowledge, team leadership, and client-facing advisory support to deliver accurate financial reporting and well-executed audit services. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound judgment in risk-based audit planning, and the ability to guide engagement teams while maintaining high service standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, designing risk-based audit approaches and refining procedures to address key financial reporting areas.
- Direct the preparation and final review of financial statements, including clear and compliant note disclosures.
- Evaluate work performed by audit staff, provide actionable feedback, and ensure testing across engagement areas is thorough and properly documented.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing accounting and auditing questions and recommending practical, thoughtful solutions.
- Partner with tax professionals to assess how audit adjustments may affect tax exposure, projections, and presentation in the financial statements.
- Keep senior leadership informed of engagement developments, open items, and potential issues throughout the audit lifecycle.
- Maintain current knowledge of accounting guidance, regulatory developments, and industry practices to support high-quality engagement delivery.
- Build strong client relationships by providing responsive service and identifying additional support opportunities when aligned with client needs.
- 5-8 years of accounting experience, including relevant public audit exposure.
- 1-3 years of experience supervising staff or leading engagement teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate team deliverables effectively.
- Background in public accounting, with 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley testing, audit execution, and internal control concepts.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting and audit matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
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