Audit Manager - Public Accounting

LeoForce; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an Audit Manager in public accounting to oversee audits from planning to reporting, guiding engagement teams and delivering high-quality financial statements. You will coach staff, develop new business, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and professional standards while maintaining exceptional client service.

This hybrid role offers opportunities across a national client base with strong benefits, ongoing training, and room for advancement within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years’ experience in preparation of reviewed/compiled financial statements.
• Experience coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and develop new business.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and tech-savviness.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise audit engagements across multiple industries.
• Review and audit business transaction cycles (treasury, cash, capex, other income/expenses).
• Plan engagement objectives and audit strategy per professional standards.
• Assess client retention and fee structures; input on scope.
• Present financial statements and audit results to client oversight.
• Visit client sites for audits and inquiries as needed.
• Respond to client calls and emails promptly with solutions.
• Produce timely, high-quality service and statements.
• Research audit issues and review financial information in software.
• Review prior year statements and client data to understand business.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Business development

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audit Manager - Public Accounting

Experience: Director
Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Details

The Audit Manager oversees the audit process while helping clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. They provide valuable insights in managing risk and improving business performance and overall financial reporting processes. They are responsible for Associates’ professional development and coaching. The Audit Manager is heavily involved in new and existing client business development and community involvement activities. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the execution of audit engagements of clients across multiple industries
• Review and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, cash, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Understand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structure
• Participate in the presentation of client financial statements and audit results to those responsible with client oversight
• Visit client onsite for required audits and/or other financial inquiries as needed
• Answer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approach
• Produce and review quality service and statements in a timely manner
• Research audit issues and review financial information in audit software
• Read prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industry
• Proactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as needed
• Ensure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlines
• Identify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunities
• Supervise Associates and Interns on engagements and provide guidance on an ongoing basis; as well as actively communicate with engagement Partners
• Lead in business development and community activities to help identify and research opportunities on new and existing clients
• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
• Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts
• Collaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement management

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA certification required
• 5+ years’ experience in preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements and applied working knowledge of US GAAP preferred
• Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements and develop new and existing business
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
• Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

A bit about us

We are top 100 public accounting firm and a leading advisory firm that helps organizations and their leaders take on everyday challenges and opportunities while preparing them for whatever comes next in their business. We tap into a wide range of services — tax, accounting, data analytics, operations, human capital management, technology, wealth management and more — to deliver solutions that take you and your organization to the next level, however you define it. Whether it’s enhancing your profitability, adopting new technologies or growing your team, you can count on our advisors to walk the journey with you, providing trusted guidance and real results.

Why join us?

• Multiple office locations
• Tons of opportunities internally
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule
• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision
• HSA/FSA
• Great PTO package