Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Sikich•Alexandria, VA

17h•$123,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, accounting degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience
Financial statement audit experience
Management/leadership experience
Strong customer service skills
Project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to travel up to 25%
Minimum Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

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) Financial Audit Manual (FAM)
GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Responsibilities

Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
Leverage understanding 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 internally developed schedule that ensures 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 Principals 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Wellness program