We are looking for an Audit Manager for an Atlanta-based full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for over fifty years. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax, auditing and assurance, business consulting, valuation, estate and personal financial planning, and international services.
What We Need:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Audit Manager with comprehensive audit experience the Atlanta office. Audit Managers will be working with other members of our audit practice to develop and strengthen client relationships. Audit Managers will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, and supervision of multiple client engagements; including conducting audit and/or consulting engagements. We ensure that our audit personnel are kept up to date on current audit practices and changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Essential Duties and 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 client’s 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
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the year, depending on clients
Qualifications and Experience
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