Audit Manager

The Audit Manager leads the execution of financial statement audit engagements within a Government & Public Sector environment. This role is responsible for managing audit teams, overseeing engagement delivery, and ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards. The Manager serves as a primary liaison with government stakeholders, providing leadership on financial reporting, internal controls, and audit findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership of financial statement audit teams, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders.
• Review and approve audit work papers and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance on internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage multiple work streams, ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and compliance requirements.
• Identify risks, audit findings, and process improvement opportunities across financial operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, including performance management and technical oversight.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Active CPA license

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, audit readiness initiatives, or financial management programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal financial statement audits required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of federal financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Experience with financial statement audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book).

• Deep understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR).
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify audit risks and deficiencies.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal financial systems or ERP environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM or CDFM.