Audit Manager

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail
-oriented experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance .

What will you do in this role?

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals .
• Review work products prepared by team , including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage u nderstanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures.
• Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance .
• Provide subject matter technical expertise in financial management areas of financial reporting and/or internal control .
• Act as primary liaison to the client , including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an intern ally developed schedule that e nsure s the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments .
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
• Assist P rincipals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration .
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree required, accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel up to 25 %

Knowledge in the following areas preferred :

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards ( GAS )
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)…