Senior Audit Manager

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Company: Synectics Inc.

Location: Houston, TX 77084

Description:

Position Overview
  • As a Senior Audit Manager, you'll be responsible for supervising and reviewing work throughout the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up stages of client engagements.
  • This role involves advising clients on risk, resolving complex accounting issues, applying GAAP and GAAS in challenging situations, and contributing to technical memos and control system evaluations.
  • Audit & Internal Controls
  • Evaluate the combined impact of multiple factors on improving or mitigating risk through policies and procedures.
  • Apply broad knowledge of control environments and supervisory structures.
  • Assess and validate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Provide recommendations to improve client accounting procedures and internal controls.
  • Assign audit tasks to team members as appropriate.
  • Supervise audit teams and review workpapers and conclusions, preferably onsite during fieldwork.
  • Provide on-the-job training to audit staff during engagements.
  • GAAP:
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and apply them to client transactions.
  • Educate clients on the impact of new accounting standards.
  • Stay current with industry and professional accounting updates.
  • Draft and review complex financial statements and disclosures.
  • Identify and resolve advanced accounting issues, documenting the resolution process.
  • SEC and PCAOB Compliance
  • Interpret and apply SEC and PCAOB regulations to engagements.
  • Review SEC filings, including MD&A, financials, and disclosures for accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversee the proper execution of quarterly reviews and ensure required communications are completed per firm and professional standards.
  • Ensure independence standards are met and consult as needed.
  • GAAS:
  • Apply professional standards (GAAS, PCAOB) consistently across engagements.
  • Supervise work with attention to adherence to professional practices.
  • Guide staff and validate their conclusions.
  • Communicate matters of governance and required issues to audit committees or boards.
  • Audit Methodology
  • Apply internal methodologies to ensure high-quality and efficient audits.
  • Review audit work for adherence to assurance standards.
  • Prepare communications to management and audit committees in a timely, complete manner.
  • Provide recommendations on critical audit matters.
  • Lead client acceptance or retention procedures as necessary.
  • Plan and manage audit processes under deadline pressures, ensuring quality and completeness.
  • Ensure proper document archiving in line with firm policy.
  • Research
  • Use authoritative sources effectively to research accounting/audit issues.
  • Design and execute research projects efficiently.
  • Apply knowledge of available research tools to reach well-supported conclusions.
  • Draft detailed memos summarizing findings and consult when needed.
  • Present findings clearly and accurately to reviewers.


Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant external audit experience in public accounting is required.
  • Previous experience as an audit manager is essential.
  • Extensive experience with SEC public filers is preferred.
  • Roles outside of external audit (e.g., Internal Audit, IT Audit) at CPA firms are not considered relevant.
  • Active U.S. CPA license is required.
  • U.S.-based experience working at CPA firms is a must.
  • Expert-level understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and mentor team members; manage training, scheduling, and budgeting.
  • Professional demeanor with the ability to serve as the client's main point of contact.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Skilled at resolving complex accounting matters.

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