Audit Manager - Not for Profit

Job description

**SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.** ### Responsibilities - Manages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time - Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships - Appraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions - Demonstrating proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients - Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled - Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities - Reviewing financial statements and other client deliverables - Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants - Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling - Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field - At least five years of experience in public accounting- specifically in the not-for-profit sector - Holds a current and valid CPA’s license. - Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team. - Proven project management and time management skills - Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines. - Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards. - Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities. - Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.