Audit Manager
Our client, one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States is seeking an Audit Manager to be based in their Boston, MA or Providence, RI office on a flexible hybrid basis.
Fully remote arrangements are available for the ideal candidate.
As a Manager on our Audit Team, you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work on clients of the Firm. The ideal candidate would have profit, NFP or a combination of experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for key financial stakeholders, building trust through proactive communication and consistently delivering high-quality service
- Direct comprehensive financial statement audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, audit strategy development, and final reporting
- Develop detailed engagement plans with tailored audit programs that address industry-specific risks and client accounting complexities
- Schedule and allocate appropriate staff resources across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring optimal efficiency while meeting strict deadlines
- Monitor engagement economics including budget adherence, time management, and realization metrics, making timely adjustments as needed
- Lead engagement planning meetings with both internal teams and client personnel to establish clear expectations, timelines, and deliverables
- Supervise and mentor a team of associates and supervisors, providing real-time feedback and formal evaluations to support their professional development
- Perform detailed technical reviews of all workpapers and deliverables before submission to Partners, ensuring compliance with firm methodology and professional standards
- Negotiate engagement fees based on scope, complexity, and resource requirements, and ensure accurate and timely billing to clients
- Act as a key liaison between Partners, clients, and staff, effectively communicating priorities, challenges, and solutions
- Apply advanced technical expertise to complex accounting and auditing matters, including knowledge of current GAAP/GAAS developments and industry-specific guidance
- Conduct thorough analyses of clients' organizational structures, internal controls, and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of clients' industries, business models, and competitive landscapes to provide value-added insights
- Deliver meaningful recommendations and practical guidance to help clients achieve their financial and operational objectives
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for additional services that address clients' evolving needs
- Create and foster a collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth, knowledge sharing, and positive firm culture
- Participate actively in business development initiatives including proposal preparation, prospect meetings, and networking events to generate new client relationships
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business
- Master's degree in related field preferred
- 7+ years of technical audit experience in public accounting, or related field, 3 in managerial role
- CPA or equivalent certification is required
- Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability, strong operational and project management skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology
Benefits The firm offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. They offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
