Manager, Audit and Assurance

Company: Williams Adley
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

IMPORTANT: -Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Williams Adley will be remotely interviewing and on-boarding all new hires until further notice. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position will remain remote on an ongoing basis if an individual resides outside of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. - - -Company OverviewFor more than 30 years, Williams Adley has provided expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to a growing number of federal and state, and local government agencies. Our dedication to operating with the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and transparency means we frequently go beyond the typical vendor/client relationship, becoming trusted advisors to our clients.General Position Description:The Manager is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of financial statement and performance audits, including, overseeing the development of detailed work plans, monitoring the progress of the audit, overseeing the drafting of reports, providing outstanding service to the client, and maintaining constant communication with their team. Managers are integrally involved in informing clients of the project status and in the submission of the deliverables.The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, training, and share knowledge with team members.
• Review working papers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and detail.
• Ensure that engagements are carried out and completed within the specified deadlines and on budget.
• Monitor the progress of the engagement and help resolve accounting, auditing, and reporting problems as needed.
• Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
• Brief the engagement team on the client's environment and industry trends.
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
• Clearly present project status, results, findings, and briefings to agency leadership.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members.
• Use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Assist in the creation of proposals and other new business development efforts.
• Managers must have the ability to independently lead small and medium-sized audits.Education:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.
• CPA required.Experience:
• 6 years of relevant experience including 1-3 years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of 2 years of federal audit experience
• Federal Financial Statement Audit experience is strongly preferred
• Experience conducting audits in accordance with GAO Yellow Book and/or GAO Financial Audit Manual (FAM)
• Familiarity with the GAO Green Book, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars and bulletins, budgetary accounting, and USSGL and its application in an audit context.
• At least two years experience working with (or in) Offices of Inspector General.Other Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to lead teams within a collaborative environment
• Skilled at using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and automated work paper software
• Must be able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines
• Able to perform work that requires attention to detail, analytical ability, and organization
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally when needed. Up to 10-20% in a post-COVID-19 environment
• Non-local employees must be willing and able to travel to Washington D.C. periodically, as needed
• U.S Government Clearance eligible and U.S. Citizenship -Other Information:
• Title: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manager
• Department: - - Assurance & Advisory Services
• Location: - - - - Remote Eligible
• FLSA Class: - - -Exempt
• Status: - - - - - - - - - - - Full Time - Regular
• Work Week: - - 40+ hours
• Reports To: - - - Principal
• Authorization: -US Citizenship Required
• Clearance: - - - - - Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearanceEnvironment:Office setting that requires extensive computer usage, sitting, and excellent business communication. Disclaimer:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Williams Adley, please e-mail careers@williamsadley.com. -Williams Adley has a long-standing policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants andemployees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, maritalstatus, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status or age, or any other classificationprotected by law.Powered by JazzHR

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