External Audit Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking an External Audit Manager in New York, NY.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced External Audit Manager to lead audit and assurance engagements for a variety of financial services clients. This role is responsible for managing financial statement audits, evaluating complex accounting matters, overseeing engagement teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead external audit and assurance engagements
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee financial statement audit activities
• Review financial statements and complex accounting transactions
• Apply U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards throughout engagements
• Identify audit risks and develop appropriate audit responses
• Review audit documentation and financial analyses prepared by engagement teams
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
• Lead and support audit team members
• Partner with clients to resolve accounting and financial reporting matters
• Utilize technology, automation, and data analytics to improve audit efficiency
• Analyze complex financial datasets and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of audit processes and client service
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of external audit experience
• Strong financial services external audit experience
• Strong knowledge of external financial statements
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards
• Experience leading audit teams and managing client engagements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broker-dealer audit experience
• Experience with traditional credit products, including wholesale and retail lending
• Knowledge of cash and derivative product valuation and trading flows
• Experience with consolidation and transfers of financial assets
• Large public accounting or professional services firm experience
• Audit automation and data analytics experience

Key Skills:

• External Audit
• Financial Statement Auditing
• U.S. GAAP
• U.S. GAAS
• PCAOB Standards
• CPA
• Financial Services
• Broker-Dealer Accounting
• Credit Products
• Derivatives & Valuation
• Financial Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analytics
• Client Management
• Team Leadership

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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