Job Description

As an Audit Manager, you will be a key leader responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of audit engagements. Your extensive experience in audit and assurance, combined with your leadership skills, will drive the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional client service, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering team growth.

Engagement Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, including senior and staff members, in planning, executing, and concluding audit engagements

• Ensure adherence to engagement timelines, budgets, and firm standards

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for audit engagements

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients for improving financial processes, controls, and reporting

Audit Planning and Strategy

• Collaborate with partners and directors to develop comprehensive audit strategies and plans that address client-specific risks and objectives

• Oversee the allocation of resources, assignment of roles, and development of audit programs

Audit Execution, Review, Technical Expertise

• Conduct complex audit procedures, review workpapers, and assess audit findings to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and disclosures

• Monitor the progress of audit engagements, providing guidance to resolve challenges and meet milestones

• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to engagement

• Provide expert guidance to the team on complex accounting and auditing issues

Team Development and Mentorship

• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and senior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for skill development

Quality Control and Assurance

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of audit documentation, reports, and conclusions with firm standards and regulations

• Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance the quality of audit engagements

Business Development

• Identify opportunities to expand the firm's client base and service offerings

• Contribute to business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and networking

Supervisory responsibilities

• Will supervise subordinate team members

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience

• 5+ years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm, with progressive leadership responsibilities

• CPA license is required; equivalent certifications are required for IT audit

• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement

• Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization certifications

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

For job postings in our Albany location, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity in accordance with the New York Human Rights Law. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.