Audit ManagerThe 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 updatesActively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clientsContinuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processesManage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the causeLead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneouslyDelegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient productResearch and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholdersBuild challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate resultsManage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the causeAssume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit teamGenerate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committeesDevelop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-endCelebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staffProvide effective performance feedback and on-the-job trainingContribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levelsRequirements:A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firmCPA CertificationSuccessful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clientsStrong oral and written interpersonal skillsEffective analytical and problem-solving abilityExperience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditorsExperience in SOX compliance audits for financial institutions