External Audit Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking an External Audit Manager in New York, NY. Summary: We are seeking an experienced External Audit Manager to lead audit and assurance engagements for a variety of financial services clients. This role is responsible for managing financial statement audits, evaluating complex accounting matters, overseeing engagement teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead external audit and assurance engagements
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee financial statement audit activities
• Review financial statements and complex accounting transactions
• Apply U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards throughout engagements
• Identify audit risks and develop appropriate audit responses
• Review audit documentation and financial analyses prepared by engagement teams
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
• Lead and support audit team members
• Partner with clients to resolve accounting and financial reporting matters
• Utilize technology, automation, and data analytics to improve audit efficiency
• Analyze complex financial datasets and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of audit processes and client service

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of external audit experience
• Strong financial services external audit experience
• Strong knowledge of external financial statements
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards
• Experience leading audit teams and managing client engagements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broker-dealer audit experience
• Experience with traditional credit products, including wholesale and retail lending
• Knowledge of cash and derivative product valuation and trading flows
• Experience with consolidation and transfers of financial assets
• Large public accounting or professional services firm experience
• Audit automation and data analytics experience

Key Skills:

• External Audit
• Financial Statement Auditing
• U.S. GAAP
• U.S. GAAS
• PCAOB Standards
• CPA
• Financial Services
• Broker-Dealer Accounting
• Credit Products
• Derivatives & Valuation
• Financial Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analytics
• Client Management
• Team Leadership