Managers own client engagements from cultivation to completion. In this role, you will be accountable for the activities of the audit team and support the day-to-day management of the client relationship. Managers are expected to effectively develop and manage detailed audit plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets for multiple complex audits and assessments simultaneously. Work products are expected to be high-quality and client-ready. In this visible role, you will lead team meetings, and guide, manage, and coach Supervisors, Senior Associates, and Associates, providing constructive feedback on project participation and overall career development. Managers work closely with Directors and Partners to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments.

As a Manager, your responsibilities will include the planning and execution of performance audits, and healthcare provider assessments, including overseeing the development and completion of detailed work plans, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the audit/assessment, supervising the drafting of work products and reports, reviewing and finalizing deliverables for client submission, performing a detailed review of audit/assessment work papers, providing feedback, guidance, and instruction to lower level staff, demonstrating outstanding service to the client and maintaining constant communication with their team.

Managers are responsible for informing clients of the project status and in the submission of the deliverables. The audits and assessments are extremely fluid and require self-motivated individuals willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team. Managers are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients and auditee senior leaders and enhance their skills in the areas of technical competency, business development, client service, and people development.

The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive test plan designed to achieve identified audit or assessment objectives.
• Manage the audit team and daily operations of project development.
• Manage project resources, status reports, and related project management tasks.
• Design or modify audit and assessment procedures to solve complex problems, provide guidance and experience on solution implementation, and engage resources.
• Provide guidance, training, and evaluations of, and share knowledge with team members.
• Perform detailed review of working papers, and supporting documentation, including but not limited to financial statements and reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and detail.
• Ensure that engagements are carried out and completed within specified deadlines and on budget.
• Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
• Consistently respond to client and auditee questions within expected timeframes.
• Consistently provide insightful responses to clients’ requests promptly to ensure the delivery of the highest quality products.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills and inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members.
• Produce a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, audit reports, presentations, executive briefings, and others.
• Use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

Responsibilities:
In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal operations, and create a positive work environment for all employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal management and departmental meetings, etc.
• Participating in company programs for coaching and mentoring staff.
• Assisting in the development of learning and training materials, courses, and presentations to help employees expand and strengthen their skills.
• Support company initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company.

Applicant should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required, MBA, CGFM, CDFM, CIA, CFR, PMP, or CISA desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including 1-3 years at the manager level, Comptroller, or CFO with supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with government auditing standards, GAAS, and GAAP.
• Familiarity with OMB circulars A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110, A-122, A-123, A-133 and Code of Federal Regulations related thereto, single audits, performance audits, compliance audits.
• Experience in financial statement audits, performance audits, compliance audits, or cost accounting audits.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Able to perform work that requires a high level of attention to detail, analytical skills, and organization.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically, up to 10%.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior government clients, participate in and lead discussions, confidently discuss project status, and propose relevant and effective solutions.
• Problem-solving abilities to analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound recommendations to address issues.
• Ability to self-prioritize multiple activities.

Preferably, If You Have:

• Experience managing people, including performance evaluations and staff development.
• Effective communication, which is critical in explaining audit findings.
• High ethical standards and professionalism: Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach our work impartially and objectively.
• Naturally curious problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Knowledge of federal and/or commercial healthcare industry.
• Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical work products and presentations.
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to support public sector clients with a healthcare mission.
• Passion for reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company brand.
• Experience providing support to clients with quick turnarounds.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to draw complex conclusions from data.
• Demonstrates abilities to create and contribute to a positive team environment by monitoring the workloads of the team, while meeting client expectations; providing candid, meaningful feedback promptly; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
• Ability to assist client personnel and staff in short- and long-term planning efforts, team planning discussions, prioritization and leading in daily stand-ups.
• Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems.

Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive or personally identifiable information; a Public Trust is required.

Additional Information

• FLSA Class: Exempt
• Status: Full Time – Regular
• Work-Site: Washington, DC
• Work Week: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day; some evening and weekend hours may be required to fulfil client expectations and deliverables.
• Reports To: Senior Manager/Director/Partner
• Authorization: US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement? Required.
• What is your most active email address and phone number? Required.
• What is your reason for leaving your current/most previous job? Required.
• Will you be able to provide Public Trust clearance?
• How many years of manager-level, Comptroller, or CFO with supervisory experience do you have?
• Are you familiar with government auditing standards, GAAS, and GAAP? How many years of working experience do you have?
• Are you familiar with OMB circulars A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110, A-122, A-123, A-133 and Code of Federal Regulations related thereto, single audits, performance audits, and compliance audits? How many years of working experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• financial statement audit: 2 years (Preferred)
• performance audit: 2 years (Preferred)
• compliance audit: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant in the District of Columbia (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person