Audit Manager, Construction

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

KSM is seeking an Audit Manager to manage multiple engagement teams and clients, with a focus on serving construction industry clients and helping grow the firm’s construction practice in the Indianapolis market. The role reviews audit workpapers and financial statements, supports engagement quality and accuracy, mentors team members, and facilitates communication with clients and staff. It also involves developing client relationships, identifying business opportunities, and contributing to the practice’s continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent degree.
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 experience in a public accounting environment.
Understanding of audit services and knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations.
A 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 industry accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion accounting, work-in-progress 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, 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 evaluations for staff.
Understand Senior Associates’ and Supervisors’ capabilities, monitor and review their work, report on performance, and provide coaching.
Identify technical accounting matters early, assess their effect on financial statements, and coordinate with firm specialists when needed.
Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors and facilitate fieldwork by monitoring productivity and adherence to work schedules.
Maintain year-round client contact to understand significant business developments and their impact on current-year audits.
Develop colleagues 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 make valuable introductions to other firm professionals when appropriate.
Use external relationships, including Centers of Influence, to support business growth.
Manage project profitability.
Maintain professional development through ongoing education.
Keep current on developments affecting GAAP and the firm’s standards and policies.
Travel up to 10% of the year, depending on client needs.
Manage audit engagements for construction industry 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 alongside the industry leader in business development, networking, building referral-source relationships, and supporting growth of KSM’s construction practice.