Audit Manager

PriceKubecka LLP; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

PriceKubecka LLP seeks an Audit Manager to lead and direct multiple attest engagements for privately held clients across construction, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services sectors in the United States.

The role requires strong technical accounting skills, leadership of engagement teams, and the ability to manage deadlines while upholding high-quality standards. Remote work options are available with national coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility in attest services.
• Experience managing audits of privately held companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple audit, review, and attest engagements.
• Lead engagement planning, risk assessment, and scoping activities.
• Develop engagement budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, realization, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with engagement partners on planning and technical matters.
• Identify and communicate significant accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx Engagement

Knowledge Coach

Job description

Audit Manager

Position Summary

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing multiple audit, review, and other attest engagements for privately held businesses ranging from approximately $20 million to $500 million in annual revenue. The Audit Manager serves as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, leads engagement teams, oversees engagement performance, and ensures the delivery of high-quality services in accordance with professional standards and firm methodology.

This role requires strong technical accounting and auditing expertise, exceptional leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client service.

Industry Focus:

• The Audit Manager will primarily serve clients in the following industries:
  • Construction and Contractors
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate and Real Estate Investment Entities
  • Employee Benefit Plans (401(k) and other benefit plan audits)
  • Other Privately Held Middle-Market Businesses

Responsibilities:

Engagement Management

• Manage multiple audit, review, and attest engagements simultaneously.
• Lead engagement planning, risk assessment, and scoping activities.
• Develop engagement budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, realization, and deadlines.
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with engagement partners on planning, risk assessment, technical matters, and overall engagement strategy.
• Identify and communicate significant accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting issues.

Technical Audit Leadership

• Perform and review audit risk assessments and fraud considerations.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas of audit risk.
• Review engagement documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
• Ensure audit procedures appropriately address identified risks and assertions.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Maintain current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, AICPA standards, and industry developments.
• Assist partners with consultations involving complex or unusual accounting issues.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary day-to-day contact for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Facilitate planning meetings, status updates, and closing discussions.
• Manage client expectations and communicate engagement status throughout the year.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and improve service delivery.
• Assist with proposal development, presentations, and business development activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop seniors, staff, and interns.
• Establish clear expectations for engagement teams.
• Hold team members accountable for performance, deadlines, quality, and communication.
• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and performance coaching.
• Conduct detailed workpaper reviews and offer constructive developmental guidance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Assist with firm-wide scheduling and resource allocation.
• Coordinate staff assignments based on experience, capacity, and engagement needs.
• Monitor utilization and workload balancing across the department.
• Work with partners and other managers to optimize staffing effectiveness and engagement profitability.
• Proactively identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions.

Quality Control & Risk Management

• Promote adherence to firm quality standards and professional requirements.
• Ensure engagement compliance with firm methodology and peer review standards.
• Participate in internal inspections, quality initiatives, and methodology improvements.
• Assist with development and implementation of audit process improvements and technology initiatives.
• Support continuous enhancement of planning, risk assessment, execution, and engagement completion processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility in attest services.
• Significant experience managing audits of privately held companies.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing engagement teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • S. GAAP
  • S. GAAS
  • AICPA Professional Standards
  • Internal controls and risk assessment methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with:
  • Construction industry clients
  • Manufacturing and distribution clients
  • Real estate entities
  • Employee Benefit Plan audits
• Experience using:
• CCH ProSystem fx Engagement
• Knowledge Coach
• Data analytics and audit technology solutions

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge
• Leadership and coaching effectiveness
• Professional judgment and problem-solving capabilities
• Client relationship management skills
• Accountability and ownership mentality
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Timely completion of engagements
• Quality of engagement documentation and reviews
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Staff development and retention
• Achievement of realization and budget goals
• Effective scheduling and resource management
• Identification and resolution of engagement risks
• Contribution to firm growth and operational excellence

Job details:

• Job Type: Full-time / Remote
• Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
• Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
• Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay