Audit Principal

Novogradac & Company LLP; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP seeks a Principal to oversee diverse audit engagements, emphasizing technical review, engagement supervision, and staff mentoring. The role requires extensive public accounting experience and CPA licensure, with a focus on complex project- and fund-level audits.

You will lead engagement teams, ensure timely delivery of high-quality work, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the firm’s technical reputation through training and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
• CPA license required and experience with audits of complex projects/funds
• Strong technical auditing knowledge and ability to document conclusions clearly

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned audit engagements and technical reviews with minimal supervision
• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring timely and high-quality work
• Review financial statements and audit workpapers for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical excellence
• Support firm profitability by efficient time management and team leadership
• Participate in internal training and client education to advance technical reputation

Skills

Technical review

Mentoring

Client relationships

Engagement supervision

Communication

Auditing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective? At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you're eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

The Principal will oversee a variety of audit and other assignments as designated by the Partner. The Principal should function with minimal supervision, with primary emphasis on technical review, engagement supervision, mentoring, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for assigned audit engagements and technical review responsibilities, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues, review comments, documentation quality, and timely completion of assigned work in coordination with the Partner group.
• Conduct thorough technical engagement reviews, including review of financial statements, audit workpapers, significant audit areas, documentation of conclusions, and resolution of complex technical matters.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Apply technical knowledge to identify and support high value-added opportunities for existing Firm clients.
• Support the Firm's technical reputation by participating in appropriate internal training, client trainings, technical discussions, publications, or similar activities as requested.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients through professionalism, responsiveness, technical competence, and a service-oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses. Develop your technical expertise.
• Support office and Firm profitability by managing time efficiently, , supervising staff effectively, resolving review matters timely, and helping engagement teams deliver high-quality work.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and a minimum of 15 years of experience in public accounting audit experience, and/or or appropriate balance of education and work experience. CPA license is required. Experience reviewing complex project-level or fund-level audits is preferred.
• Exhibit advanced technical understanding of auditing and accounting standards applicable to complex project-level and fund-level audit engagements; demonstrate the ability to identify, research, resolve, and clearly document technical audit and accounting matters.
• Communicate complex audit, accounting, and review matters clearly and professionally to Partners, engagement teams, and clients as appropriate.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to technical excellence, including the ability to research unfamiliar matters and apply sound audit judgment.
• Consistently demonstrate strong technical professional, and supervisory judgment, including the ability to assess audit risks, evaluate evidence, and challenge conclusions when appropriate.
• Perform detailed technical reviews accurately and efficiently with strong attention to documentation, consistency, financial presentation, and compliance with Firm quality standards.
• Maintain strong organizational and follow-through skills necessary to support multiple Partners, engagement teams, and concurrent technical review priorities.
• Effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, including multiple concurrent engagement reviews, technical questions, and shifting Partner or client-service needs.
• Accept feedback and direction from the Partner group, apply that feedback to assigned engagements, and help promote consistency in audit execution and review practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
• Maintain professional demeanor with co-workers and clients.
• Build confidence with the Partner group by providing reliable technical review support, sound judgment, responsiveness, and consistent high-quality work.
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, fee schedules, etc.)
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required.

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory:

• Affordable Housing
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
• Opportunity Zones (OZ)
• Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC)
• Historical Tax Credits (HTC)
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)
• Real Estate
• Developers
• Partnerships
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