Audit Manager

Audit Manager SPS Consulting - 4.0 McLean, VA Job Details Full-time | Contract From $130,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Happy hour Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Government information & network security Internal controls Microsoft Excel Customer relationship building CPA Auditors team management

NIST SP 800-53

Financial auditing Information security audit implementation Collaboration FISMA Managing IT teams Client relationship development SOX Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree

GAAS SOX

compliance testing Accounting Client management Financial compliance audits Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Accounting standards Analytical thinking Leadership Accounting Information security auditing Full Job Description As our consulting firm continues to grow its support for government clients, we are seeking experienced audit professionals to lead and manage engagements within our audit practice. We are actively recruiting for two distinct Audit Manager roles: an IT Audit Manager and a Financial Audit Manager . Both positions carry full responsibility for engagement delivery, client relationships, and team development. Successful candidates will combine deep technical expertise with the leadership maturity to manage multiple concurrent engagements, mentor staff and senior auditors, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior client management. Role 1: IT Audit Manager The IT Audit Manager leads engagement teams in delivering IT audit, information security, and risk advisory services to federal clients, while serving as a senior consultant to client management on technology and control matters. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent IT audit engagements, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, execution, and final reporting. Oversee reviews of general support systems, applications, and IT general controls, ensuring identification of misstatements, errors, and control weaknesses. Advise senior client management on the risks and business impacts of control weaknesses and recommend appropriate remediation strategies. Direct

FISCAM/FISMA

policy and analysis support across multiple applications and networks. Review and approve assessments of IT control design and operating effectiveness for compliance with the latest NIST instructions. Oversee the development and implementation of automated and manual financial reconciliations supporting audit-readiness sustainment. Lead audit entrance and exit conferences, present findings to senior stakeholders, and own the resolution of escalated client issues. Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to senior and staff auditors, and review work papers for quality and standards compliance. Develop and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities to expand services, and contribute to business development and proposal efforts. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline. 7+ years of IT audit experience, including significant experience within the federal government and demonstrated engagement or team leadership. Proven experience managing audit engagements, budgets, and teams. Strong working knowledge of SOX 404, FISCAM, FISMA, and the NIST special publication series. Experience utilizing federal IT security tools. Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one. CISA, CISSP, and/or CPA designation required (or a comparable certification). Role 2: Financial Audit Manager The Financial Audit Manager leads internal audit engagements and manages risk and internal control structures that help clients mitigate regulatory and compliance risks, while supervising teams and serving as a primary client contact. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee multiple internal audit projects simultaneously, directing all phases from planning through reporting. Define engagement objectives, scope, procedures, resourcing, scheduling, and deliverables, and hold teams accountable to them. Supervise, coach, and develop senior and staff auditors, reviewing work papers to ensure consistency with auditing and accounting standards. Analyze audit evidence, identify audit issues and their related business impacts, and approve the summary of results. Review and finalize clear, concise internal audit reports that identify key risks and provide value-added recommendations to improve internal control environments. Ensure comprehensive working papers are prepared consistent with generally accepted auditing standards, accounting principles, and internal standards. Oversee the development and execution of procedures testing the design and effectiveness of internal controls for new and existing business processes. Manage engagement budgets, monitor fieldwork progress, and track time and resource utilization across assignments. Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development and proposal activities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university. 8+ years of current and/or recent audit experience, with a proven track record of planning, managing, and completing internal and/or external audits. Demonstrated experience supervising teams and managing multiple engagements. Comprehensive understanding of the professional standards governing the audit process, financial and operational auditing, and accounting principles. Excellent understanding of internal controls. CPA designation required. U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Shared Professional Requirements Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to generate and maintain robust working relationships with all levels of client management. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders. Proven leadership ability, including managing, mentoring, and developing audit teams. Ability to think strategically, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with minimal direction in a team environment. Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a challenging and dynamic environment in a self-motivating manner. Contribution to a positive, team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships, sharing information, and providing constructive feedback.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Happy hour Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home

Physical Setting:

Office Application Question(s): Do you have a security clearance? Are you able to obtain a security clearance?

Experience:

Accounting:

1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

McLean, VA 22102 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

McLean, VA 22102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in McLean, VA 22102