Audit Manager

Novogradac; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking an Audit Manager to join our fast-growing firm. This role focuses on managing audit and attest engagements for renewable energy clients, supervising staff and expanding client relationships while increasing office profitability.

The position supports attestation services under GAAP with minimal supervision, and day-to-day work aligns with audit and related consulting services as needed by the Firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus).
• Exhibit expert understanding of GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPA license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements and resolve problem areas with minimal oversight.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff; guide professional development.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying and meeting new clients.
• Identify opportunities to turn technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for clients.
• Promote the Firm’s image through panels, publications, recruiting events and trainings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you're eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for an Audit Manager to join our fast-growing firm. This role specializes in managing audit and other attest engagements for clients in the renewable energy industry as designated by their Partner and/or Principal. The Manager should function with minimal supervision and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Supervisors, Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening, and developing client relationships, and increasing office profitability.

While this position operates within the Firm's broader Tax/Audit practice, the individual in this role will spend the majority of their time supporting attestation engagements and related consulting services involving accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Responsibilities, qualifications and expectations outlined in this job description apply broadly; however, day-to-day assignments and client work will be aligned to audit and other types of attest engagements and related consulting services based on business needs.

Your Contributions And Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions. Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients.
• Promote the Firm's image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff, Senior Accountants and Supervisor efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Your Background And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 5-8 years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Exhibit expert understanding of GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dem