What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at Bennett Thrasher?
At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries, and work together with other associates across practices. You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.
We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.
Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) has an opening for an Audit Manager. This individual will be working with partners, managers are expected to lead, mentor and coach team members through FR&A engagements. They are responsible for the management of engagements and client communications while promoting a collaborative environment to bring value to clients.
Responsibilities
We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.
Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) has an opening for an Audit Manager. This individual will be working with partners, managers are expected to lead, mentor and coach team members through FR&A engagements. They are responsible for the management of engagements and client communications while promoting a collaborative environment to bring value to clients.
Responsibilities
- Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
- Works effectively in teams to provide quality service to clients
- Thinks strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
- Compiles and presents audit findings and suggests practical business improvements
- Promotes additional services to client when appropriate
- Leads and provides oversight for the more complicated areas of the audit, including determining key risk audit areas and designing appropriate procedures to address such risks
- Reviews financial statements and disclosures ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Provides quality control by ensuring compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
- Recognizes potential audit issues from basic analysis of financial statements and effectively communicates them to the team; ensures resolution of the issues with the client
- Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
- Efficient in technical research and appropriate application; shows this through collaborative discussion with the engagement partner
- Builds and maintains positive relationships across the firm
- Coaches and develops lower level associates
- Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements
- Supervises internal meetings to facilitate effective and efficient audit planning and execution; sets reasonable expectations to ensure the team is meeting the client deadlines
- Timely reviews work papers and financials prepared by seniors and/or staff
- Works with members of the engagement team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered throughout the engagement
- Maintains open communication with team and client regarding the progress of completion on projects
- Gives and receives feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts
- Works with a partner to determine the appropriate audit approach and begins road-mapping the audit
- Manages all aspects of billing: drafts budget and fees for first time clients, ensures budget is followed and engagement is staffed appropriately, and identifies areas of inefficiency for potential assessment
- Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
- Demonstrates integrity, objectivity and a high standard of ethics
- Represents the goals of the firm on a consistent basis internally and externally
- Networks to promote Bennett Thrasher and for own business development purposes
- Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
- Georgia CPA required
- 4 years of audit experience is required
- Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements is required
- Maintains the highest technical and professional standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong project management and delegation skills
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