Senior Audit Manager

Hybrid | offices across the east coast

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 8+ years previous public accounting experience. 
• Candidates should have a competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues. 
• Previous experience in planning and supervising audit and large review engagements is required. 
• Candidates should possess solid research and writing skills, excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients. 
• Experience with employee benefit plans and/or Single Audits is a plus. 
• A competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills, communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and clients. 
• CPA designation required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the Principal. 
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a Principal). 
• Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers. 
• Review with the Principal any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation. 
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client. 
• Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal. 
• Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader. 
• Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Principal if time exceeds the budget. 

Spartan Placements is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.