Financial Audit Manager- CPA Required

Kearney & Company•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking a Financial Audit Manager to lead engagement staff, design audit plans, develop and maintain productive client relationships, and communicate effectively with audit stakeholders. The role requires strong communication skills, effective project management techniques, and an advanced understanding of audit and accounting standards. The Manager provides first-line supervision to accounting professionals and support staff, oversees quality control and work-paper review, supervises and reviews staff work, and develops team members through delegation and guidance. The role also provides technical expertise in financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems; reviews engagement deliverables and presents final results to management; and supports Partners/Principals and Senior Managers with proposals, business development, and practice administration. The position calls for initiative, customer service, ongoing learning, and the ability to deliver quality work with limited direction. Kearney & Company focuses exclusively on government financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. The firm describes its work environment as flexible, collaborative, and open-minded. Work location may change based on client requirements. The expected base salary range is $77,000 to $125,000. Compensation depends on factors including experience, education, work location, and clearance level. The position is eligible for bonuses when applicable. The benefits package includes insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university.
CPA license.
At least 4 years of accounting and/or auditing experience.
Management or leadership experience.
Active Interim Secret Clearance or higher (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI); U.S. citizenship is required.
Strong understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.
Strong communication skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
Effective project management techniques.
Ability to take initiative and deliver quality work products with little direction from a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients.
MBA or MS degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff.
Oversee the quality control function, including overall work-paper review.
Supervise and review work performed by other staff.
Develop people by delegating tasks effectively and providing guidance to staff.
Provide subject-matter technical expertise in financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems.
Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.
Assist Partners/Principals and Senior Managers with proposals, business development, and practice administration.
Use technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continue learning.
Design audit plans, lead engagement staff, and develop and maintain productive client relationships.
Communicate effectively with audit stakeholders and provide strong customer service.