The Nonprofit Audit Manager oversees the audit process while helping clients solve complex operational issues from strategy to execution. They provide valuable insights in managing risk and improving operational performance and overall financial reporting processes. They are responsible for Associates’ professional development and coaching. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.

Success Factors

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the execution of audit engagements
Review and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, cash, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
Understand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structure
Participate in the presentation of client financial statements and audit results to those responsible with client oversight
Answer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approach
Produce and review quality service and statements in a timely manner
Research audit issues and review financial information in audit software
Read prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client operations and industry
Proactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as needed
Ensure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlines
Identify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunities
Supervise Associates and Interns on engagements and provide guidance on an ongoing basis; as well as actively communicate with engagement Partners
Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts
Collaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement management

People Management/Relationships

Take initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)
Treat everyone with respect
Develop loyalty and trust within the team
Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; be open to new ideas and suggestions

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements and develop new and existing business
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
Self-motivated and willing to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA certification preferred
5+ years’ experience in performing not-for-profit audits
Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required
Demonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements
Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

Essential Functions

Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed

Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required
This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $120,000

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