Audit Manager - Business Assurance Unit (Architectural & Engineering)

Office Location: Hybrid- Boston & Woburn, MA; NJ, MD, CT, MD RI

The Audit Manager will perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks and will assist the audit team in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings for clients within the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) industry. The Manager will work with the audit team from either our Woburn, Boston, New York or New Jersey office locations.

 Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Technical skills should include working knowledge of percent complete revenue recognition, over/under billings, loss projects, key performance indicators and metrics applicable to the A&E industry, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Understand internal control deficiencies, work on training staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, notes and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.

 Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required. MS degree a plus.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in public accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS regulations.
• Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must have access to a car/public transportation and be willing to travel locally to clients when required.

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer.  The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFODA”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.

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