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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 diverse 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 and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

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 audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures.
• Evaluate the results of audit procedures to determine the impact on the audit plan and overall conclusions.
• Develop team through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Provide subject matter technical expertise in financial management areas of financial reporting and/or internal control.
• Act as primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
• Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• 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 preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience
• 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 base compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $127,000 - $145,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing.

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

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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.

Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications. 

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V