Audit Supervisor or Manager

PKF O'Connor Davies; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies is looking for an experienced Audit Supervisor or Manager to lead public sector audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, manage audit staff, and ensure compliance with professional standards. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Firm Holidays

Training & Certification programs

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of audit experience required for manager role.
• 5+ years of audit experience and CPA certification for supervisor role.
• Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit staff and oversee multiple engagements.
• Communicate with clients to manage expectations.
• Develop audit programs and ensure standards are met.

Skills

Analytical

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MS degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PFX Engagement

Word

Job description

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The Audit Supervisor or Manager will primarily be responsible for leading and performing a variety of public sector audit engagements. The individual will manage audit staff, supervise the engagement in the field and perform audit procedures to the appropriate extent. These duties may include (but are not limited to).

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the efforts of multiple public sector client engagements with the ability to manage budgets.
• Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and form a conclusion utilizing the Firm’s research tools.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Identify and communicate to engagement partners suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Understand internal control deficiencies, work on training staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms
• Prepare financial report (statements, notes and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Apply client specific trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit engagement from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form and write detailed document findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required. MS degree in Accounting a plus.
• Manager candidates - 7-10 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required & Active CPA license required.
• Supervisor candidates - 5+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required & CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• Public Sector (i.e. municipalities, school districts, etc) experience is preferred.
• Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) for governments, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• General knowledge of the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance for federal compliance audits.
• Proficiency in use of Excel, Word and PFX Engagement audit software.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally to clients when required.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
  
  

We are interested in all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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