A lot of exciting things are happening at Boyum Barenscheer and we're looking for an Audit Manager or Sr Audit Manager to join our growing team! Non-profit experience a huge plus!
Boyum Barenscheer is a Top 15 Twin Cities Accounting firm who love what we do – from tax and audit services to business advisory and outsourced accounting services. We offer a fun, business casual environment, a hybrid work model, competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) with employer contribution, employer paid health insurance (full-time only), generous Paid Time Off and much more!
Audit Manager Summary
You will be responsible for overseeing internal operating controls, processes, practices, and ensuring adherence to established standards. This role involves managing a team of auditors, conducting financial audits, identifying business process risks, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance existing policies and controls.
Audit Manager Responsibilities
- Facilitate the engagement letter process, addresses client queries for a clear understanding of assignment terms and fees, and ensures timely client sign-off before engagement starts.
- Monitor work progress against time and completion schedule, collaborates with client leadership, reviews working papers in the field, ensures proper execution of all engagement phases, and anticipates potential issues and questions.
- Plan and allocate resources and/or audit staff based on skills and schedules.
- Responsible for communicating budget, timeline, and final quality of projects with staff.
- Review audit report drafted by audit team to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards and firm policies.
- Track reports and letters through processing, address any arising questions, submit the finalized reports to the Partner for approval and signature, and oversee distribution according to client instructions.
- Maintain regular client contact and possess a comprehensive understanding of the client's business throughout the year.
- Evaluate internal controls alongside staff-prepared work programs.
- Build business relationships and enhance the firm's professional image through active involvement in professional, civic, or charitable organizations, giving talks, and/or writing articles.
- Proactive in firm growth initiatives including upselling and expanding firm services to clients.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP, GAAS, SARS, and related technical standards along with any associated updates in those areas.
- Proficient in researching and collecting information to make informed decisions on accounting and reporting issues.
- Be an effective career coach for staff including overseeing training, advancement, and proactively checking in.
- Prepare and deliver staff performance evaluations on a regular basis.
- Active in department initiatives and participation in a department focus area (IT, business development, recruiting, training, quality control).
- Prepare billings monthly, review for additional billings and ensure collectability.
- Possess or develop industry specialization or expertise
Audit Manager Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting
- Active CPA certification
- 5+ years of audit experience, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed
- Previous supervisory experience required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Public Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations