Hybrid Senior Audit Manager — Lead Client Engagements

KLR; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Community involvement

Job summary

KLR is a large CPA and business advisory firm in New England with offices in Boston and Providence. We seek a Senior Audit Manager to join the Audit Team on a flexible hybrid basis in our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive audit experience with strong leadership and client-relations skills. The role involves managing client relationships, leading fieldwork for audits, coordinating engagement schedules, mentoring staff, and contributing to business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required.
• CPA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of technical audit experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships within the area of expertise and for assigned client accounts.
• Lead fieldwork for financial statement audits and accounting engagements.
• Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee engagement planning, and provide training, supervision, and evaluations for associates and supervisors.
• Review all work prior to submission to Partners for final review.
• Negotiate engagement fees and ensure timely, accurate client billing.
• Act as a key liaison between Partners, clients, and internal teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of client organizations, operations, and internal policies.
• Take ownership of client relationships and deliverables quality.
• Mentor staff and contribute to their development and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team supervision

Project management

Audit expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Audit software

Job description

KLR is a large CPA and business advisory firm in New England with offices in Boston and Providence. We seek a Senior Audit Manager to join the Audit Team on a flexible hybrid basis in our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive audit experience with strong leadership and client-relations skills. The role involves managing client relationships, leading fieldwork for audits, coordinating engagement schedules, mentoring staff, and contributing to business