Kearney & Company - Alexandria, VA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Alexandria, VA
1,001-5,000 employees
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Kearney is seeking an Audit Manager to join our team! The Audit Manager will oversee the quality control review function of audit requests for a financial statements audit at a Federal Government Agency. This position requires great attention to detail, mastery of process documentation, risk assessment, data analysis, communication and writing skills. The Audit Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all audit processes meet the required standards and that the team delivers high-quality work products to clients. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial audits, particularly in a federal context where compliance and precision are paramount. In this role, the Audit Manager will provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff. They will be responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall work paper review. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from a supervisor. This includes supervising and reviewing work performed by other staff, developing people through effectively delegating tasks, and providing guidance to staff. The Audit Manager will also provide subject matter technical expertise to the delivery team in accounting and internal controls, ensuring that all team members are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties effectively. Additionally, the Audit Manager will review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management. Utilizing technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn is also a key aspect of this position. Strong customer service skills, project management experience, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the quality control review function of audit requests for financial statements audits at a Federal Government Agency.
  • Provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff.
  • Responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall work paper review.
  • Supervise and review work performed by other staff.
  • Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.
  • Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in accounting and internal controls.
  • Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.
  • Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills and project management experience.
  • Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

  • BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Accounting or relevant field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of accounting and/or auditing experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients.
  • CPA license/certification is required.
  • Management/leadership experience is necessary.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Nice-to-haves

  • MBA/MS degree from an accredited college/university.
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