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Empirical

Federal Audit Data Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

Empirical is seeking a Federal Audit Data Analyst to support a high-visibility federal financial management, data quality, and audit readiness mission. The role involves providing data analytics and ...

Sikich

Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Columbus, OH · On-site

$86K/yr

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) * Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) * Other ...

Sikich

Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Columbus, OH

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) * Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) * Other ...

Sikich

Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$86K/yr

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) * Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) * Other ...

Sikich

Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$86K/yr

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) * Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) * Other ...

Sikich

Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$86K/yr

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) * Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) * Other ...

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Senior Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Senior Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Sikich

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

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Senior Audit Manager (US - Alexandria, VA, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN)
What to expect when you join Sikich 
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary
Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.
 
What will you do in this role?
  • Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
  • Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
  • Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design and oversee execution of audit plans and procedures, including sampling and testing.
  • Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
  • Develop team effectively by delegating tasks and providing guidance.
  • Design and oversee the execution of audit procedures, including sampling and testing.
  • Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures
  • Ability to multi-task across multiple projects
  • Experience with business development process
  • Prepare and review acceptable workpapers, write-ups, and memos, and reports.
  • Own assigned work areas. Consistently bring all work to a client-ready level of completion by managing yourself, or the work of others.
  • Communicate with client and management customers in a timely and professional manner, including conducting walkthrough and interviews individuals associated with the audit.
  • Be able to create, submit, and track Prepared by Client (PBC) items.
  • Follow engagement protocols for PBC items.
  • Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with manager or principal.
  • Report audit findings to manager or partner and make recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
  • Perform quality control checks.
  • Create internal and external meeting agendas.
  • Maintain excellent client relations with the firm.
  • Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
  • Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting degree required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Financial statement audit experience required.
  • Must possess a secret security clearance.
  • Financial statement audit experience
  • Management/leadership experience
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Project management experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
Knowledge in the following areas preferred:
  • Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
  • Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs
  • GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM),
  • GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
  • Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $150,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
 
In addition, the following specific traits required:
  • Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.  
  • Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions. 
  • Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. 
  • Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. 
  • Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. 
About Sikich
Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully design to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.
 
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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
  • Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
  • Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. 
  • Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
  • HSA employer contribution
  • Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
  • A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Client referral bonus program
  • Pet insurance
  • FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
 
Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. 
 
“Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services.  The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.