EBP Audit Manager

PriceKubecka, PLLC; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PriceKubecka is seeking an experienced Employee Benefit Plan Audit Manager to oversee audits of employee benefit plans, primarily 401(k) plans, with a strong emphasis on ERISA and GAAP compliance. This fully remote role manages engagements from planning through issuance and serves as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 5+ years in public accounting with employee benefit plan audits, and proven leadership across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including employee benefit plan audits.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, DOL regulations, GAAP, and audit methodologies.
• Experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams, managing workload, providing technical guidance, and reviewing staff performance and development.
• Manage and oversee employee benefit plan audit engagements from planning through issuance.
• Review audit workpapers, testing, financial statements, and required disclosures for accuracy and compliance with GAAP, ERISA, DOL, and applicable professional standards.
• Identify audit risks, internal control concerns, and compliance issues, communicating recommendations to clients.
• Serve as primary point of contact for key clients, third-party administrators, and recordkeeper contacts.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure efficient engagement delivery; research and resolve complex accounting, auditing, and regulatory matters related to employee benefit plans.
• Assist in staff training and support practice development through client relationship management and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Autire

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Employee Benefit Plan Audit Manager leads employee benefit plan audits, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards. The role owns project/audit management throughout the year to meet audit deadlines, manages client relationships, and coaches audit teams. The majority of the employee benefit plans that will be audited are 401(k) plans.

This is a fully remote role for the experienced manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams, managing workload, providing technical guidance, and reviewing staff performance and development.
• Manage and oversee employee benefit plan audit engagements from planning through issuance consistently throughout the year.
• Review audit workpapers, testing, financial statements, and required disclosures for accuracy and compliance with GAAP, ERISA, DOL, and applicable professional standards.
• Identify audit risks, internal control concerns, and compliance issues, communicating recommendations to clients.
• Serve as primary point of contact for key clients, third-party administrators, and recordkeeper contacts.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure efficient engagement delivery; research and resolve complex accounting, auditing, and regulatory matters related to employee benefit plans.
• Assist in staff training and support practice development through client relationship management and business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field · Active CPA license · 5+ years of public accounting experience, including employee benefit plan audits · strong knowledge of ERISA, DOL regulations, GAAP, and audit methodologies · experience managing audit engagements and leading teams · excellent project management, communication, and client service skills.

Preferred: Significant experience auditing employee benefit plans at high volume (25+ audits a season) · experience with employee benefit plan audit software (Autire) and data analytics tools · prior responsibility for managing multiple concurrent audit engagements.

PriceKubecka is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.