Audit Manager
Audit Manager for $8B+ SEC Manufacturing companyWallingford, CT (Hybrid)Salary commensurate with experience + stock
The Sizzle
- Growing quickly through acquisitions
- Decentralized organization, 125 companies under umbrella
- Up to 50% travel
- Targeting 5+ years of experience, public accounting preferred
- CPA required
- Role reports to VP Internal Audit, no direct reports
- 15 days PTO and good benefits
Minimum Education and Experience
5+ years of experience in public accountingStrong technical accounting skills in US GAAP and SEC regulations - CPA requiredExcellent leadership abilities and experience managing an audit teamAbility to research and evaluate complex and / or emerging accounting issuesAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root cause of issues; and partner with others to drive solutionsKnowledge of business processes and efficienciesExcellent communication skillsStrict attention to detailExcellent report writing skillDuties & Responsibilities
Assist the Internal Audit VP and Directors in developing a value-adding SOX and operational audit function and safeguarding the Company's financial integrity by ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standardsLeadership and oversight of the audit of the consolidated financial statements, in particular the Company's SEC filings such as the quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filingsStrategic Leadership and Oversight : leads the planning and execution of the substantive and internal control audits for the consolidated financial statements at HQ to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirementsSEC Compliance and Risk Management, including :Identify and assess financial and operating risksReview and document complex technical accounting and auditing topics / issuesDevelop and implements risk management strategies to ensure the Company's risk framework aligns with SOX regulationsUnderstand potential risk in business processes and transactions relating to accuracy and reliability of the SEC filingsReview statutory financial statements, SEC filings and other regulatory documents to ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and SEC regulations (including new accounting standards)Audit Execution and Internal Control Evaluation, including :Plan, execute and supervise risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)Assess effectiveness of internal controls, identify and report weaknesses, deficiencies and / or areas of potential improvementDay-to-day supervision of other auditors and staffEnsure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusionsReporting and analyzing the results, including :Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that riskEvaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunitiesManage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate follow-upCommunicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including External Auditors, Executive managementAssist in building and maintaining a partnership with Division, Group, and Business Unit management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal controlKeep abreast of changes in financial reporting and SOX compliance regulationsReview the compliance with applicable laws and regulationsTrain, coach, develop and support Internal Audit staffSpiced in there (15-20%) might be special projects like consulting engagements, digital transformation, accounting advisory, due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, process improvement initiatives, or act as finance controller on a temporary basis in our facilities when necessary