Audit Manager | Audit

H&CO is one of the leading professional services firms providing domestic and international accounting, tax and technology advisory services to domestic and global businesses. With a global presence, we specialize in navigating the complexities of international taxation, helping our clients optimize their cross-border transactions and comply with ever-changing regulations.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for our clients. You will direct engagement teams, manage budgets and timelines, and make key judgments on accounting and auditing matters. Working closely with partners, you will develop staff, strengthen client relationships, and help grow the audit practice.

Responsabilities

Engagement Management

• Manage multiple audit, review and agreed-upon procedures engagements simultaneously, from planning through issuance of reports.
• Develop audit plans, risk assessments and materiality, and tailor procedures to each client's business and risks.
• Monitor engagement budgets, realization and timelines; address scope changes and overruns with partners and clients.
• Perform detailed reviews of workpapers and financial statements prepared by senior and staff associates, ensuring compliance with GAAS, PCAOB (where applicable), U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Resolve complex accounting and auditing issues and document key judgments for partner review.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client management, audit committees and those charged with governance.
• Communicate audit findings, internal control deficiencies and recommendations clearly and constructively.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value through tax, technology advisory and other firm services.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations and business development efforts.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach and mentor senior and staff associates, providing timely feedback and formal performance evaluations.
• Schedule and allocate engagement resources across the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture consistent with our open-door policy.
• Support recruiting, onboarding and training initiatives for the audit practice.

Quality and Risk Management

• Ensure engagements meet firm quality management standards, professional standards and independence requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality reviews and implement improvements identified.
• Escalate significant risks, fraud indicators and going-concern matters to partners promptly.

Process Improvement and Technical Expertise

• Drive efficiency on engagements through data analytics, audit software and other technology tools.
• Advise clients on strengthening financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Research emerging accounting, auditing and regulatory developments and share guidance with clients and engagement teams.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, including international reporting considerations for cross-border clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; Master's degree a plus.
• Active CPA license required (or equivalent certification for international candidates).
• 6+ years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or in-charge role.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS and regulatory requirements; familiarity with IFRS and PCAOB standards preferred.
• Experience with employee benefit plans, not-for-profit, real estate or multinational entities is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior client executives.
• Proficiency with audit software and data analytics tools; bilingual abilities a plus.

We are very proud of our team members and are looking to expand even more. Therefore, we are committed to hiring experienced and highly reliable individuals who will be an asset to the firm through their work ethic, integrity and flexibility. We have an open-door policy, as we want to encourage communication and teamwork. Our teams are divided into the following divisions: Accounting, Tax, Payroll, Technology and Human Capital.

H&CO, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is one of our core values; as such, H&CO, LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or any other factor.