Audit Manager

Kahn Litwin Renza & Co•Providence, RI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

KLR is a full-service CPA and business advisory firm with more than 350 employees and offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence. It provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly held companies in the United States and abroad. KLR is seeking an Audit Manager for its Boston, Andover, Massachusetts, or Providence, Rhode Island office on a flexible hybrid basis. The Manager will work with firm clients, ideally including both private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The Audit Manager is responsible for assigned client relationships and engagement work, including directing financial statement audit and accounting engagements, monitoring budgets and deadlines, supervising and reviewing planning and work product, and supporting staff development. The role also contributes to practice development, new business generation, and cross-service opportunities. This is a full-time position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Overtime is expected during the January-through-April peak season and sporadically during the rest of the year; these periods require increased weekly hours, including weekends. The stated salary range is $120,000 to $140,000, excluding benefits and bonus potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
At least 6 years of technical audit experience in public accounting or a related field, including 2 years in a managerial role.
CPA license or certification is required.
Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
Strong operational and project management skills.
Proficient use of applicable technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with both private for-profit and not-for-profit clients.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with clients in the Manager’s area of expertise and clients assigned to them.
Direct field work on financial statement audit and accounting engagements.
Schedule engagements and monitor progress against budgets and due dates.
Supervise and review engagement planning.
Train and evaluate associates and supervisors.
Review work before submitting it to Partners for further review.
Apply technical skills to client responsibilities, including knowledge of relevant trends, industries, and alternatives.
Understand clients’ organizations, procedures, and internal policies.
Take ownership of client relationships and work product.
Work with staff and assist senior management in mentoring, coaching, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
Foster a team environment, support management and its decisions, and help build a positive culture.
Participate in practice development activities that generate new business and cross-service opportunities.