Accounting & Reporting Audit Manager

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The Accounting and Reporting audit manager supports the AFS Accounting and Reporting function within the Controllership organization. This role interacts with various departments and levels within the Organization and is primarily responsible for supporting various audits and financial reporting activities, including preparation of PBCs and coordination and review of audit support from other finance team members.

• Oversee the external annual audit including control and substantive testing
• Oversee the external DCAA audits including accounting system audits and ICs audits
• Review detailed support and sampling schedules as required for various audits
• Coordinate support requests and monitor the status of outstanding requests
• Review documentation provided by other finance team members
• Ensure compliance with AFS policies, U.S. GAAP, and Federal cost compliance rules
• Oversee monthly consolidated close and perform mid‑month review activities including journal entry and account reconciliation reviews
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in accounting procedures and processes
• Communicate with cross‑functional teams within AFS and Accenture to perform operational accounting duties
• Participate in due diligence process for acquisitions and manage the purchase accounting and integration processes
• Review the execution of internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, AFS policies
• Supervise, mentor and develop assigned staff
• Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives
• Identify and participate in opportunities to continuously improve training, methodologies, tools and skills

• Undergraduate degree (accounting or finance preferred)
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including 2 years of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606
• Strong professional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels
• Ability to work analytically in a problem‑solving environment
• Strong project management skills – able to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Experience in writing and evaluating accounting policy
• Experience in creating and providing training
• Government contracting industry experience
• Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

You can find more information on benefits here. () We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of…