Audit Manager

Novogradac & Company LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP in Philadelphia is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit and attest engagements for clients across renewable energy sectors. You will supervise staff, review work products, and help strengthen client relationships while improving office profitability.

You will work within the Firm's Tax/Audit practice, focusing on GAAP engagements and related consulting services. A CPA and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and US auditing standards.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engagements with limited oversight.
• Mentor Supervisors and Staff; perform evaluations.
• Assist Principals with client development and relationship building.
• Ensure timely billing and time entry compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite / report writing tools

Job description

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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.
• Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity.
• Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment.
• Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with co-workers and clients.
• Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group.
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: renewable energy, oil and gas, utilities, real estate, Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance,