Audit Manager - Nonprofit, Higher Education, Public Sector

BKD CPAs & Advisors Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
manager nonprofit higher education education public sector team engagements accounting engagement management people assurance client service
November 28, 2022
BKD CPAs & Advisors
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
FULL_TIME

Description & Requirements

The FORVIS audit team provides assurance services that go beyond the compliance function. This team brings credibility to our clients financial picture, communicates information objectively and clearly, and provides insight to help clients improve their businesses. As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for providing unmatched client service while managing audit engagements, working with associates and the engagement partner, as well as the client.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who possess strong attention to detail, sensitivity to deadlines and leadership and management capabilities. Dedication to client service is essential, including consistent positive interactions with clients and the demonstration of effective communication and people skills. The successful candidate will be an independent worker with excellent project management and time management skills.

How you will contribute:

Effectively identify and evaluate audit risk, plan engagements and execute the designed audit plan to ensure audit engagements are completed with defendable files and documentation

Effectively review engagement work papers prepared by audit team in a timely and professional manner

Manage implementation of new and emerging accounting standards

Provide clients with subject matter expertise in the areas of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Industry Accounting Practices

Demonstrate effective professional writing and communication skills through drafting and reviewing client deliverables

Effectively manage concurrent engagements to meet deadlines without client and team disruption

Manage client relationships and engagement fundamentals (eg, realization, billing, utilization, leverage)

Communicate frequently with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring that appropriate parties remain informed and involved in project developments and conclusions

Develop a network of clients and industry resources and deploy marketing techniques to contribute to the growth of the team.

Assist in managing, developing and coaching professional staff

Complete CPE specific to the nonprofit and public sector industries and GAGAS requirements

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously

Advanced analytical and reasoning skills

Ability to travel to serve clients

Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels both verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain professional client relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

A high level of knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts

A desire to provide mentorship and training to other professionals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field

5 years of relevant audit experience

CPA license

Knowledge and experience with audits of nonprofit organizations and/or public entities

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience with tribal entities

Experience with single audits

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences.

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVISs standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.

Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.


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