Audit Manager - Non-Profit

Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Los Angeles seeks an Audit Manager with nonprofit auditing experience to oversee multiple engagements in a hybrid work environment. The role offers a fast track to Director and emphasizes client relationships and staff development.

The position requires a CPA license and 5+ years in nonprofit auditing, with strong GAAP knowledge. You will supervise engagements, manage budgets, and contribute to business development while balancing work-life commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years in public accounting auditing non-profit clients.
• Current CPA license.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements across multiple client projects.
• Maintain ongoing client contact to understand business and controls.
• Escalate issues to Director or Partner with proposed solutions.
• Lead, train, supervise, and review work of staff.
• Participate in firm business development.
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled.
• Review financial statements and client deliverables.

Skills

Audit leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Client relationships

Non-profit auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs both an Audit Manager and an Audit Senior, who have a Non-Profit specialization- Fast track to Director - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment

The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
• Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of our audit approach
• Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in auditing non profit clients
• Holds a current and valid CPA’s license
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
• Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, Standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment (work from home, office or client location)
• Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars