Audit Manager

Audit Manager Seidel Schroeder - 4.0 College Station, TX Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Qualifications Master's degree in accounting Document review (document control) Customer relationship building Reputation management CPA Auditors team management Public accounting Business development within consulting Budget control Audit engagement planning Identifying new business opportunities Staff scheduling Budget monitoring Client relationship development Threat detection & response Master's degree Team development Client invoicing Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Mentoring Accounting firm experience Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level 4 years Leadership Accounting Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Overseeing training Staff development

Full Job Description Company Profile:

Established in 1967, Seidel Schroeder is a distinguished firm based in Texas with offices in Brenham, College Station, and Katy. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've solidified our reputation as trusted financial leaders. Our fundamental philosophy revolves around elevating and serving our clients across audit, advisory, business valuation, and taxation. Seidel Schroeder sets itself apart by offering the resources, expertise, and breadth associated with large firms, combined with the personalized, attentive approach of a smaller organization. We transcend traditional accounting, focusing on nurturing enduring, value-added relationships.

Job Summary:

The Audit Manager position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills. As a key member of our team, you will foster a collaborative environment, promote positivity, and uphold high standards of professionalism within the firm. You will be responsible for managing audit-related matters, including identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats, cultivating client relationships, and providing strategic guidance. Additionally, you will supervise external audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts. Duties/Responsibilities Assume full responsibility for large audit assignments falling within their expertise. Supervise the assignment of duties to, and the training of, personnel assigned to the engagement. Perform, supervise, and monitor multiple engagements at one time. In connection with engagements, be responsible for personnel scheduling. Compliant with due dates and monitor time budgets. Take ownership of engagements. Adequately review all work papers and the completed reports to ascertain that both meet firm and industry standards. Communicate firm policies and technical information to accounting and auditing personnel through individual or group meetings. Motivate and assist staff in their professional development. Represent the firm in professional and service organizations. Develop the firm's reputation and their own through conducting seminars, making speeches, etc. Assist partners with practice development and firm management. If authorized, bill clients for work completed. Promote the best interests of the firm with non-clients. Prioritize and focus time and energy on meaningful objectives.

Skills/Abilities:

Possess the kinds of competencies that are appropriate given the circumstances of individual client engagements. Ownership mentality and commitment to personal and professional development. Responsibility for all phases of an engagement. Specialized knowledge and expertise in audit-related matters. Strong teamwork and communication skills, emphasizing collaboration and positivity within the team. Professional presentation and excellent communication skills expected from a premier accounting firm. Understands the concepts of engagement and project profitability. Monitors budgets to ensure that jobs are completed in a timely manner. Leadership capabilities to mentor and develop junior staff, supervise audit engagements and provide feedback. Business development skills to initiate and nurture client relationships, understand market competitiveness, and identify cross-selling opportunities. External networking with groups outside the firm. Earned a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field. Possess an active CPA license. Have 4 to 5 years of experience working with auditing/assurance within a public accounting firm. Must be organized, energetic and self-motivated. Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to work overtime during certain seasonal periods. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.