Audit Manager - Single (formerly A133) Audits
Commitment: Flexible (minimum 24 hours per week)
About Select ARC:
Select ARC is a small but emerging accounting firm specializing in assuranceengagements with nonprofit and nonpublic entities receiving government fundsfrom grants or contracts. We perform Single Audits under CFR 200 (UniformGuidance or UG) and audits of financial statements prepared in conformity withUS GAAP.
Role Description: The Audit Manager position is supervisory and works under the administrativedirection of senior management. The work week is 5 days, and the manager isexpected to work with his/her local team face-to-face one day per week, directingthem to accomplish either financial or compliance audit assignments timely. Theywill provide expert technical assistance to staff to properly interpret changesinaccounting principles and auditing standards; adjust work assignments withinassigned teams to address changes in audit risk; make adjustments and approveaudit plans; recommend changes to audit approach to improve the efficiencyandthe effectiveness of the audits; provide coaching to staff after each assignment; perform employee evaluations; and advise senior management regardingchangesto policies and procedures that will improve the efficient operation of the firm. TheAudit Manager participates in entrance and exit conferences with the executivemanagement and staff of auditees and has the responsibility to deal with audit issues presented at these meetings. The position participates in the planningandperformance of the Single Audits, including work to support an opinion onthefinancial statements and issuing reports on internal control and compliancewithlaws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements. The Audit Manager alsoserves as the onshore anchor, with the authority to direct the work of an offshoreteam that conducts small, simple financial statement audits and reviews. Theposition works with lead auditors who generally are Audit Supervisors or Senior Auditors to develop an effective and efficient audit plan for each of the specificassignments under their control.
Requirements:
To qualify, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, businessadministration, or a related field. The candidate must have at least 3-4 yearsofexternal audit experience (including 2-3 years of experience conductingSingle Audits), with 2 years of supervisory experience. The candidatemust also be certified as a Certified Public Accountant.
The Audit Manager must have the following knowledge and abilities:
- Expertise regarding GAAS and GAGAS auditing standards as well as generally accepted accounting priinciples, including advanced nonprofit accounting principles.
-Expertise applying modern management principles, practices and techniques.
-Knowledge of the operational environments of the types of enetities we serve.
-Ability to interact with all levels of client personnel and to effectively represent the firm, achieving high customer satisfaction.
-Ability to obtain and process information, reach a conclusion and then explain and defend position, if necessary.
-Ability to plan, organize, assign and direct audit activities and to review the work of staff for accuracy, completeness and conformance to auditing standards.
-Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting transactions and systems of internal control.
-Ability to research and interpret technical information and implement policies and procedures.
-Ability to assess audit risk and adjust to changes as necessary.
-Ability to prepare GAAP financial statements for both nonprofit and nonpublic entities.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,382.82 - $84,762.11 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote