Audit Senior Manager

Keiter•Glen Allen, VA

About The Position

The Audit Senior Manager will plan and direct all phases of assurance engagements, including staffing, engagement planning, scheduling, and execution. This role involves leading and overseeing complex audit engagements for financial services clients, such as investment funds and broker-dealers. The Senior Manager will develop audit programs, working papers, and internal audit reports, including presentations to governance bodies like Audit Committees. They will also evaluate audit risks and internal control environments, communicate identified risks and recommendations, and review financial statements and related documents. This position serves as the primary point of contact for multiple key client relationships and supports the Partner group in developing new service delivery capabilities. Additionally, the role contributes to industry expertise, staff development through training and feedback, and the refinement of best practices within the firm.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in public accounting or equivalent, including leadership of complex audit engagements.
Direct financial services audit experience, specifically including investment fund and broker-dealer audits.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, teams, and client relationships simultaneously.
Deep understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, risk assessment, and professional judgment.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
CPA license in good standing.
Active Virginia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct all phases of assurance engagements, including staffing, engagement planning, scheduling, and execution.
Lead and oversee complex audit engagements for financial services clients, including investment funds and broker-dealers.
Develop audit programs, working papers, and internal audit reports, including presentations to governance bodies such as Audit Committees.
Plan engagement logistics, including coordinating work performed by other departments or specialists.
Evaluate audit risks and internal control environments and communicate identified risks and recommendations clearly to Principals and Partners.
Review and approve working papers to ensure engagements are performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Review financial statements, related notes, schedules, and management letters for Partner and client discussion.
Determine potential contingent liabilities through correspondence with legal counsel, review of meeting minutes, and direct client inquiry.
Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple key client relationships.
Support the Partner group in identifying, developing, and promoting new service delivery capabilities and channels to meet evolving market and client needs.
Contribute to the development of industry expertise and the firm’s market profile within financial services.
Participate in the development of staff by providing training, coaching, and constructive feedback through working paper reviews and performance discussions.
Collaborate with Firm leadership to establish and refine best practices, performance metrics, and standards that enhance efficiency and client service.
Oversee billing practices in accordance with Firm standards to ensure timely, accurate invoicing and collections.