Audit Manager

Position Overview:

A highly qualified team player on a 12-person team at a unique audit shop, in a stand-alone Boston location but part of a much larger global team and organization.  We offer an environment where people learn and apply their knowledge of business to analyze and apply risk mitigants or realize opportunities.   We perform risk-based audits and develop global best practices.  The ideal candidate is creative, hardworking, and thinks outside the box.  He or she must be willing to take on new challenges in an expanding growth company.  We try to maintain a flat structure with good benefits and work life balance.

Commitment to Internal Control:

The incumbent accepts the responsibility for establishing and maintaining the internal control system associated with the essential duties and responsibilities of the functional areas that the incumbent manages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(List in order of time spent)

• Participate in or lead audits of wholly owned subsidiaries, business units, horizontal reviews, and special projects.
• Responsible for all steps of the audit from beginning to end, collaborating with Senior Management to determine scope to perform both assurance and consultative projects designed to add value and support strategy. 
• Develop risk control matrices and audit programs, document process/workflows and write narratives.
• Strategies and review work prepared by other auditors.
• Divide audit workload and control project hours to meet deadlines.
• Manages engagement/project risk through supervision of completion of required documentation and processes.
• Write audit reports for senior management.
• Establish effective relationships with employees of each business unit.
• Obtain a detailed understanding of each business unit’s processes, market, and industry practices.
• Work with management to resolve issues that may have been identified through audit findings.
• Analyze financial data and business unit-specific metrics.
• Validate resolution of audit findings.
• Research on the latest trends and other issues relating to each industry.
• Financial analysis, business unit drivers of success, strategic alignment.

Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority:

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Risk management:

• Identification of high-risk areas 
• Effective risk mitigation strategies
• Proactive risk identification 

Audit execution:

• Audit report quality
• Completed on time and budget
• Development and acceptance of critical findings identified 
• Process efficiency and governance 

Client Relationship: 

• Communication
• Business knowledge 
• Understand strategy & profitability

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead audits and execution of multiple projects and deliverables.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of operational audits.
• Experience auditing commercial lease finance transactions and asset ownership 
• Understand profit drivers, develop and support strategic initiatives, compliance KYC.
• Proficiencies in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• Audit software skill such as ‘Teammate’ or data analytics are a plus.
• Management and leadership skills with strong stakeholder management skills.

Competencies:

• Oral/written Communication.
• Business Acumen.
• Detail-Oriented.
• Technical and Professional Skills. 
• Results-Oriented.

Experience and Education:

• 8 years; internal/external audit, consulting, lease, financial etc.
• Advanced degree or MBA preferred or equivalent experience.

Licensing and Certification:

Tools and Equipment Used:       

Working Hours:

Travel:

Physical Demands:

• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment.
• Light lifting, carrying pc, supplies, files, etc.
• Ability to speak to and hear clients and/or other employees via phone or in person.
• Body motor skills sufficient to move from one office location to another.

The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The position is exempt and the salary will be between $160,000.00 and $196,700.00 with an opportunity to a discretionary bonus. 

The salary range is determined and based on internal equity, market data/ranges, applicant's skills, prior relevant experience and education.

Additional benefits:

- Medical, Dental, and vision plans

- 401(k) and matching

- Paid Time Off

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Training and Development Opportunities