What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at Castro & Company?
At Castro & Company, we are a premier Audit, Advisory and Accounting CPA firm dedicated to providing exceptional services to the federal government. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, our commitment to excellence is reflected in our culture of continuous learning and professional development, teamwork and collaboration, and a steadfast respect for diversity. Join us in our mission to help our clients achieve their strategic goals while being part of a dynamic and supportive community.
As an Audit Manager, you will collaborate with client management to resolve audit challenges and recommend business and process improvements. In this role, you will oversee complex audit and attestation engagements for various clients. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff, working closely with senior leadership to drive business growth. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance remote and on-site work effectively.
What Will You Do In This Role
As an Audit Manager, you will collaborate with client management to resolve audit challenges and recommend business and process improvements. In this role, you will oversee complex audit and attestation engagements for various clients. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff, working closely with senior leadership to drive business growth. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance remote and on-site work effectively.
What Will You Do In This Role
- Lead a team in performing audits or attestation engagements.
- Interact with key client management to gather information, resolve examination-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Analysis and develop recommendations in accordance with Yellow Book requirements for improving compliance, effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
- Assist with business development activities of the firm.
- Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive test plan designed to achieve identified objectives.
- Manage and supervise the execution of complex examinations.
- Manage project resources, status reports, and related project management tasks.
- Develop audit and examination reports to present findings with recommendations.
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours and monitor the budget to ensure that work is completed on time and within the budget.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' audit experience.
- Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA Required).
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) audit experience preferred.
- Audit experience (financial, performance, grants, and contract audits).
- Exceptional client service and oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- Ability to manage, lead, and inspire a team.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required).