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Perry & Associates CPAs
Senior Audit Manager
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What they do
An Audit Manager manages the process of examining records to determine the financial status of a company or organization. Inspects accounts and account books, prepares reports on the accuracy of internal financial records and accounting procedures. May supervise accountants and bookkeepers during the auditing process
$120,343 / year median in Ohio
-1% projected decline
Job Description
: The Senior Audit Manager role is responsible for managing staff, client assignments and projects and delivering a high-quality service. Additional responsibilities include assisting with overseeing office operations and staff, client service activities, quality, reporting, production revenue budget and forecasting; and working in conjunction with the Director of Assurance on maximizing performance including production revenue maximization, and staff development. This includes coaching, advising, and supporting team members in meeting client and self-development expectations. In addition, the position will be responsible for following and enforcing all firm and staff policies and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provide effective and respectful leadership to associates through planning of appropriate staffing levels; interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training; communicating performance expectations & providing feedback on performance, recognition/celebration, coaching, counseling reports and/or discipline; creating career growth opportunities and associate development plans.
- Understand skillsets and capabilities of Associates and monitor and review work products that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process.
Duties/Responsibilities :
- Communicates audit status to clients periodically and assesses resources needed for project completion.
- Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
- Complete complex audit engagements while leading own workload as assigned by the Firm.
- Provides deliverables to clients with assistance from other firm resources when needed.
- Demonstrates the desire and willingness to own projects and firm initiatives.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency.
- Ability to identify client deficiencies and recommend other firm services to benefit the client.
- Use Firm resources to find answers to issues encountered in audit compliance and other engagements.
- Analyze and make conclusions regarding activity posted within client's accounting software (QB, Sage, UAN.)
- Include appropriate level of information in workpaper documentation.
- Facilitates monthly department meetings to communicate the service line's direction, any changes in firm staffing or policies, new client opportunities and client project status, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Understands various basis's of accounting and regulations as applicable to client.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to GASB, FASB, and GAAP regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
- Master's degree in business administration or accounting preferred
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting
- Preferred 2+ years of related management experience
- Preferred 4+ years governmental auditing experience
- Must currently hold a CPA license.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.