Audit Manager - District Partners LLC

Join a highly esteemed public accounting firm specializing in audit, advisory, and accounting services to the federal government. Located in Northern Virginia, our client is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a variety of Performance, Risk, and Operational Audits and engagements for diverse government clients!

In the role of Audit Manager, you will work closely with client leadership to address audit-related issues and suggest enhancements to business processes. You will manage intricate audit and attestation projects for a diverse client base and offer technical expertise and guidance to junior staff.   

Our client offers a flexible/hybrid remote work arrangement with minimal travel (10-20% maximum annually).   As a top regional firm that teams extensively with the Big-4, you have the potential to obtain Big-4 experience while being mentored directly by the founders of a boutique family-owned firm!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit and attestation teams.
• Engage with client management to collect data, resolve audit issues, and propose business and process improvements.
• Analyze and create recommendations to improve compliance, efficiency, and accountability following Yellow Book (GAGAS) standards.
• Contribute to the firm’s business development/proposal efforts.
• Design, plan, and execute comprehensive test strategies to meet objectives.
• Oversee the conduct of complex audits.
• Manage project resources, update status reports, and handle related management tasks.
• Prepare audit and examination reports with findings and recommendations.
• Meet billing /utilization targets and monitor project budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of auditing experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Active CPA certification is required.
• Experience with Yellow Book standards is preferred.
• Proven audit experience in financial, performance, grants, and contract audits.
• Exceptional client service, communication skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (ranges from Public Trust to Secret depending on the engagement)