Remote Employee Benefit Plan Audit Lead

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

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.