Audit Manager - Construction & Development

Brady Martz; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit-sharing plan with 401(k) option

Group term life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts and paid-le

Paid time off

Job summary

Brady Martz is seeking an Audit Manager to lead or support engagement teams, ensuring high-quality services for clients in a dynamic firm environment. You will coordinate planning, risk assessments, and fieldwork while supervising and coaching Senior Associates and Associates.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships, with opportunities to contribute to business development and cross-sell services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience required, including experience managing staff; public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CMA license preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Proficient in technology and accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of the audit team to deliver high-quality engagement services to clients
• Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are completed, including:
• Gathering information from clients
• Leading planning meetings
• Performing risk assessments
• Overseeing fieldwork procedures
• Managing the audit through final report issuance
• Supervise, review, train, and mentor Senior Associates and Associates
• Apply sound judgment and analytical skills to prepare and review accounting reports and financial analyses aimed at improving clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures
• Manage and monitor ongoing client relationships and needs
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients on accounting matters
• Provide regular feedback and updates to Senior Managers and Principles
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Utilize cloud-based technology and audit software effectively
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and cross-sell additional BM services

Job description

Audit Managers may serve as the engagement lead or work under the direct supervision of a Senior Manager, depending on the nature and complexity of the client engagement. This role requires strong communication skills, as Audit Managers interact regularly with both clients and firm team members. Excellent organizational skills are essential to successfully coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting established deadlines. Audit Managers are responsible for training and leading Senior Associates and Associates by assigning work, reviewing completed tasks, providing constructive feedback, and directing necessary revisions.

Essential Responsibilities

Serve as part of the audit team to deliver high-quality engagement services to clients

Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are completed, including:

Gathering information from clients

Leading planning meetings

Performing risk assessments

Overseeing fieldwork procedures

Managing the audit through final report issuance

Supervise, review, train, and mentor Senior Associates and Associates

Apply sound judgment and analytical skills to prepare and review accounting reports and financial analyses aimed at improving clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures

Manage and monitor ongoing client relationships and needs

Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients on accounting matters

Provide regular feedback and updates to Senior Managers and Principles

Participate in business development initiatives

Utilize cloud-based technology and audit software effectively

Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and cross-sell additional BM services

Keys to Success

Achieves high levels of client satisfaction

Uses firm technology efficiently and effectively

Demonstrates strong mentoring abilities in alignment with firm Career Development guidelines

Exhibits strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ensures accurate recording and review of accounting transactions

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience required, including experience managing staff; public accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CMA license preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS
• Proficient in technology and accounting software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

• Health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• group term life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program