Audit Manager | SOX

CBIZ; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, a leading professional services firm, seeks an Audit Manager with extensive public accounting external audit and internal controls experience. You will develop client relationships, supervise teams, and enhance SOX/ICFR controls while traveling to client sites.

A CPA license or ability to obtain is required, with a preference for Master’s in Accounting or related field. The role emphasizes technical audit leadership in the manufacturing & distribution sector and requires strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of external audit and internal controls experience.
• CPA licensure required or ability to obtain reciprocal license.
• Experience supervising engagement teams and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships to meet accounting and reporting needs.
• Audit, enhance, and redesign SOX and ICFR structures.
• Design internal control plans and prepare supporting work papers.
• Research complex accounting transactions and document conclusions.
• Supervise engagement teams and mentor staff.
• Travel to client locations as required.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Client relationship management

Team supervision

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Active CPA license

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Audit & Assurance professional who demonstrates deep specialization through an understanding of the market and business challenges their clients face and a dedication to audit quality
• Audit Managers with experience in the manufacturing & distribution industry vertical
• 8+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit and audit of internal controls experiences
• Develop and own strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to meet all of their accounting and financial reporting needs
• Audit, enhance, and or re-design SOX and ICFR structures
• Design internal audit plans or overall control structures, prepare and review relevant supporting work papers, prepare reporting to client management and governance
• Research complex accounting transactions and document conclusions associated with the control risk of the transactions
• Supervise, mentor, and train team members
• Network with industry professionals to generate new engagements
• Interact with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues in a professional fashion
• Experience supervising engagement team members and instructing them on completing assigned task
• This position requires you to be a licensed CPA in your aligned home office state or being able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state
• Regional and local travel to client locations and training courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
• Proficient use of applicable technology #LI-TV1 #LI-Hybrid

ABOUT US

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.