Audit Manager

About the position

The Audit Manager at MHCS is responsible for overseeing multiple client engagements in a public accounting environment. This role requires a self-starting individual with significant experience in audit management, providing training and guidance to staff, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and project management. The position emphasizes professional development, work/life balance, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple client engagements including performing first or second level review while providing relevant and timely feedback to staff, seniors, and supervisors.
• Research technical accounting and auditing topics as they arise.
• Collaborate with audit shareholders and audit seniors to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk.
• Successfully monitor the audit engagement team against both the original audit plan and the budget and alter if necessary.
• Consistently apply effective project management skills in order to plan and coordinate multiple engagements.
• Lead training development and provide training to supervisors, seniors, and associates.
• Make recommendations on business and process improvements and serve as a business advisor to clients.
• Participate in and potentially lead assurance department meetings and team with Shareholders on proposals and business development initiatives.
• Remain abreast of accounting standards through professional development, networking events, and training seminars.
• Develop professional client relationships and maintain communication to ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of recent public accounting audit experience in FASB or Commercial and Not-for-Profit experience is desired, with a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects.
• CPA license required.
• Positive attitude and sound judgment with strong communication, organizational, analytical, and technical skills including Word, Excel, and accounting software proficiency.
• Ability to effectively train staff, meet deadlines, recognize issues and propose solutions, manage engagements to budget, and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule