Senior Audit Manager
About The Position
KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly-held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation. Due to growth we are seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join our firm on a flexible hybrid basis in our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office. As a Senior Manager on our Audit Team, you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work on clients of the Firm. The ideal candidate would have experience with a diverse range of for-profit clientele.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required
- Minimum of 8 years of technical audit experience in public accounting or a related field, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
- CPA or equivalent professional certification required
- Proven ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with clients
- Demonstrated leadership, team supervision, and project management capabilities
- Proficient in relevant technology and audit software applications
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships within area of expertise and for assigned client accounts.
- Lead fieldwork for financial statement audits and accounting engagements.
- Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines.
- Oversee engagement planning, and provide training, supervision, and evaluations for associates and supervisors.
- Review all work prior to submission to Partners for final review.
- Negotiate engagement fees and ensure timely, accurate client billing.
- Act as a key liaison between Partners, clients, and internal teams.
- Apply strong technical expertise to fulfill client needs, including knowledge of industry trends and alternative solutions.
- Develop a deep understanding of client organizations, operations, and internal policies.
- Take ownership of both client relationships and the quality of deliverables.
- Advise clients on strategies to achieve their goals and identify opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate closely with staff and support senior management in mentoring, coaching, supervising, and evaluating team members.
- Promote a positive team culture by supporting leadership decisions and fostering collaboration.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including cross-selling services and generating new client opportunities.
Benefits
- KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, unlimited paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan.
- We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
