Audit Manager, Construction

KSM•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

KSM is an employee-owned independent advisory, tax, and audit firm. The Audit Manager manages multiple engagement teams and clients, reviews audit workpapers and financial statements, mentors team members, and maintains engagement quality, completeness, and accuracy. The role focuses on construction industry clients and supports the development and growth of KSM’s construction practice in the Indianapolis market through client relationship management and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
CPA or CA certification.
Proficiency in GAAP reporting standards, Uniform Guidance, HUD, Yellow Book, and Governmental Auditing standards.
At least 5 years of current or recent public accounting experience.
Understanding of audit services and knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations.
Proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.
At least 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements.
Experience providing audit and assurance services to construction industry clients.
Knowledge of construction accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and revenue recognition.
Demonstrated interest in business development, with the ability to build relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to practice growth.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area to support local client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high-quality client service, coordinating audits of required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
Assess risk and design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams.
Understand and use KSM’s Audit Methodology.
Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement staff evaluations.
Monitor and review work prepared by Senior Associates and Supervisors, report on performance, and provide coaching.
Identify technical accounting matters early, assess their impact on financial statements, and coordinate with firm specialists as needed.
Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors, facilitate fieldwork, and monitor productivity and adherence to work-plan schedules.
Maintain client contact throughout the year to understand significant business developments and assess their impact on current-year audits.
Develop others through training, career-development advising, and participation in Firm initiatives.
Read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as appropriate.
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise.
Understand KSM’s service offerings and introduce clients to other Firm services when appropriate.
Use external relationships and Centers of Influence to support business growth.
Manage project profitability.
Pursue ongoing professional development and keep current with developments affecting GAAP and Firm standards and policies.
Manage audit engagements for construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and other construction-related businesses.
Develop and maintain relationships in the Indianapolis construction community, identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and generate new business.
Participate in business development, including networking, building referral-source relationships, and supporting growth of KSM’s construction practice.
Travel approximately 10% of the year, depending on clients.