Audit Manager - Financial Services

Audit Manager

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices located in the fastest growing cities in the US are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC, a licensed CPA firm.

The role of the Audit Manager is to oversee the audit process from planning to completion for clients as part of the company's annual audit plan. Tasks will include supervising the audit process, researching, reviewing current processes and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. The Audit Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of audit staff and senior members.

Responsibilities

Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client's business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates

Actively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clients

Continuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processes

Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over / under to determine the cause

Lead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously

Delegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient product

Research and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholders

Build challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate results

Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over / under to determine the cause

Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit team

Generate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events / committees

Develop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-end

Celebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staff

Provide effective performance feedback and on-the-job training

Contribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levels

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm

CPA Certification

Successful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and / or prospective clients

Strong oral and written interpersonal skills

Effective analytical and problem-solving ability

Experience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditors