Audit Manager
Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices 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 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 include :
- Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client's business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates
- Actively communicate 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 team is over / under to determine 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 team is over / under to determine cause
- Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to audit team
- Generate new business for 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 include :
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years recent audit experience at a public accounting firm, that includes experience in working with technology related companiesCPA 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 auditorsWe believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being :
Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
Flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
One-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
Access to Beyond : a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally