Remote Audit Manager, Renewable Energy Focus

Novogradac; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

401(k) with profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and supervise audit and attest engagements for renewable energy clients. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, building client relationships, and driving profitability within the firm’s audit practice.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and strong GAAP knowledge, with 5–8 years in public accounting and exceptional communication and organizational skills. This on-site role offers growth within a national firm and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5–8 years of public accounting.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Expert understanding of GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients.
• Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff, Senior Accountants and Supervisor efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CPA preferred

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Client relationships

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA license preferred

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and supervise audit and attest engagements for renewable energy clients. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, building client relationships, and driving profitability within the firm’s audit practice.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and strong GAAP knowledge, with 5–8 years in public accounting and exceptional communication and organizational skills. This on-site role offers growth within a national firm and competitive benefits.