Center of Excellence - Comfort Letter - External Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Indianapolis, NY

About The Position

As a Manager in PwC’s Center of Excellence for Comfort Letters within Assurance, you will lead specialized audit support focused on preparing and completing comfort letters for a variety of financing transactions. The Comfort Letter Center of Excellence partners with audit engagement teams, external counsel, Accounting and SEC Services, and other stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality work. You will oversee comfort letter procedures, coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines and deliverables, and apply technical expertise and professional judgment while maintaining independence, integrity, and attention to detail. You will also motivate, coach, and develop team members, manage performance, and use technology and process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 4 years of experience.
An active CPA License.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
External audit comfort letter experience across multiple clients and transactions.
Experience reviewing comfort letters, circle-ups, representation letters, due diligence letters, and related audit documentation.
Knowledge of financial reporting, disclosures, GAAS, and internal controls in comfort letter engagements.
Experience managing multiple workstreams, deadlines, staffing, budgets, and engagement economics.
Ability to coordinate effectively with engagement teams, underwriter’s counsel, and other key stakeholders.
Experience coaching onshore and offshore team members through work review, technical guidance, and feedback.
Ability to handle complex issues and time-sensitive deliverables in high-pressure deal environments.

Responsibilities

Lead comfort letter workstreams from scoping through completion, moving deliverables through review at deal speed.
Coordinate with engagement teams and underwriter’s counsel to facilitate comfort letter requests and resolve issues.
Review comfort letters, circle-ups, management representation letters, due diligence affirmation letters, and related EGA documentation for quality and compliance.
Apply auditing methodologies, GAAS, and accounting standards to evaluate disclosures, supporting schedules, and related audit evidence.
Manage project timelines, work allocation, capacity, issue tracking, and status across multiple client engagements.
Coach AC, associate, and senior associate team members through technical guidance, review feedback, and day-to-day development.
Monitor budgets and engagement economics, including use of pricing tools, and support Senior Managers and Directors with financial management.
Analyze complex financial information to identify risks, exceptions, and matters requiring further follow-up.
Communicate with engagement leaders, client stakeholders, and external parties to clarify requests, resolve issues, and document decisions.
Leverage digital tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency, data handling, and document preparation.
Uphold professional standards, independence requirements, and firm policies throughout each engagement.