RKL
Audit Manager
RKL, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 17050
The Audit Manager oversees the audit process while helping clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. They provide valuable insights in managing risk and improving business performance and overall financial reporting processes. They are responsible for Associates' professional development and coaching. The Audit Manager is heavily involved in new and existing client business development and community involvement activities. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.
Success Factors
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the execution of audit engagements of clients across multiple industriesReview and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, cash, capital expenditures, and other income and expensesCollaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses riskUnderstand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structureParticipate in the presentation of client financial statements and audit results to those responsible with client oversightVisit client onsite for required audits and/or other financial inquiries as neededAnswer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approachProduce and review quality service and statements in a timely mannerResearch audit issues and review financial information in audit softwareRead prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industryProactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as neededEnsure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlinesIdentify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunitiesSupervise Associates and Interns on engagements and provide guidance on an ongoing basis; as well as actively communicate with engagement PartnersLead in business development and community activities to help identify and research opportunities on new and existing clientsKeep up to date with local and national business and economic issuesParticipate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned conceptsCollaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement managementPeople Management/RelationshipsTake initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)Treat everyone with respectDevelop loyalty and trust within the teamSuccessfully adapt to different personalities and working stylesProactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team membersHold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestionsRequired SkillsExcellent organization skills and strong attention to detailStrong leadership and coaching skillsMultitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordinglyExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focusStrong analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple prioritiesEducation, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certification required5+ years' experience in preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements and applied working knowledge of US GAAP preferredPrior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals requiredDemonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements and develop new and existing businessWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvySelf-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledgeExcellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projectsEssential FunctionsMust be able to remain in a stationary position as neededThe person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printerAbility to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as neededAbility to lift/carry up to 20 poundsAbility to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as neededAbility to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be requiredThis job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned
Salary Range:$100,000 - $120,000
Success Factors
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the execution of audit engagements of clients across multiple industriesReview and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, cash, capital expenditures, and other income and expensesCollaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses riskUnderstand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structureParticipate in the presentation of client financial statements and audit results to those responsible with client oversightVisit client onsite for required audits and/or other financial inquiries as neededAnswer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approachProduce and review quality service and statements in a timely mannerResearch audit issues and review financial information in audit softwareRead prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industryProactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as neededEnsure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlinesIdentify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunitiesSupervise Associates and Interns on engagements and provide guidance on an ongoing basis; as well as actively communicate with engagement PartnersLead in business development and community activities to help identify and research opportunities on new and existing clientsKeep up to date with local and national business and economic issuesParticipate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned conceptsCollaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement managementPeople Management/RelationshipsTake initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)Treat everyone with respectDevelop loyalty and trust within the teamSuccessfully adapt to different personalities and working stylesProactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team membersHold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestionsRequired SkillsExcellent organization skills and strong attention to detailStrong leadership and coaching skillsMultitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordinglyExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focusStrong analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple prioritiesEducation, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certification required5+ years' experience in preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements and applied working knowledge of US GAAP preferredPrior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals requiredDemonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements and develop new and existing businessWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvySelf-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledgeExcellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projectsEssential FunctionsMust be able to remain in a stationary position as neededThe person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printerAbility to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as neededAbility to lift/carry up to 20 poundsAbility to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as neededAbility to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be requiredThis job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned
Salary Range:$100,000 - $120,000