Accounting Audit Manager

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Audit Manager with comprehensive audit experience to join our firm at the Atlanta office. Audit Managers will be working with other members of our audit practice to develop and strengthen client relationships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our audit personnel are kept up to date on current audit practices and changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Audit Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, and supervision of multiple client engagements, including conducting audit and/or consulting engagements. The Audit Manager will manage and perform audits, reviews, and compilations, taking responsibility for all phases of an engagement from planning to the issuance of financial statements, ensuring that the firm's quality control procedures are followed. This position requires coordination with partners on the progress of engagements, bringing recommended solutions, and taking timely action on communications with the client, staffing requirements, job planning, scheduling, and other matters. The Audit Manager will also have direct client billing responsibility and will delegate work effectively while providing ongoing mentoring to staff. In addition to managing engagements, the Audit Manager will complete performance reviews, develop an understanding of the client's industry, and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Maintaining contact with clients throughout the year is essential to understand the impact of significant developments in their business and assess the impact on current year audit engagements. The Audit Manager will also be actively involved in networking activities and maintain contact with business peers, supporting management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and assisting in any other tasks as requested. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the year, depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages and performs audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Responsible for all phases of an engagement from planning to issuance of financial statements, ensuring firm's quality control procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with partners on progress of engagements; brings recommended solutions and takes timely action on communications with the client, staffing requirements, job planning, scheduling, and other matters.
• Has direct client billing responsibility.
• Delegates work to team effectively and provides mentoring to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Completes performance reviews.
• Develops an understanding of the client's industry and recognizes key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in clients' business and assesses impact on current year audit engagements.
• Actively involved in networking activities and maintains contact with business peers.
• Supports management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and brings that support to the team.
• Assists in any other tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 5-12 years of experience in a public accounting firm or related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of team lead or in-charge experience supervising and training staff.
• Active CPA License.
• Excellent analytical, research, and audit project management skills; including proficiency in GAAP and GAAS rules, procedures, and standards.
• Experience conducting financial statement attestation engagements.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, and take responsibility for engagements.
• Effective multitasker, able to organize multiple engagements and teams.
• Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous public accounting experience.
• Experience in a boutique firm environment.

Benefits

• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment.
• 401(k) Matching.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Well-Being and Wellness Benefits.
• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Flexible Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance.
• Dress for Your Day policy.
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives.