Audit Manager, Audit and Assurance - Williams Adley

Company Overview:

For more than 40 years, Williams Adley has provided expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to government agencies. Our dedication to operating with the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and transparency means we frequently go beyond the typical “vendor/client” relationship, becoming trusted advisors to our clients.

Check out our Recruitment Video to learn more about our team!

The Opportunity:
The Manager is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of financial audits, performance audits, and attestation engagements, including overseeing the development of detailed work plans, monitoring the progress of the audit, overseeing the drafting of reports, providing outstanding service to the client and maintaining constant communication with their team. Managers are integrally involved in informing clients of the project status and in the submission of the deliverables.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, training and evaluations of, and share knowledge with team members.
• Review working papers, financial statements and reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and detail. 
• Ensure that engagements are carried out and completed within specified deadlines and on budget.
• Monitor the progress of the engagement and help resolve accounting, auditing, and reporting problems as needed. 
• 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.
• Brief the engagement team on the client's environment and industry trends.
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, and inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members.
• Use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Assist in the creation of proposals and other new business development efforts.

Applicant should have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA required, MBA, CGFM, CDFM, CIA, CFR, PMP, or CISA desirable
• 5 years of relevant experience, including 1-3 years at the manager level, Comptroller, or CFO with supervisory experience

• Prior grants technical assistance, grants management, grant award closeout, or grant pre-award audits.
• Familiarity with government auditing standards, GAAS, GAAP, COSO, cost accounting standards, NICRA, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), Notices of Award (NOA), cooperative agreements
• 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
• Past experience in non-profit financial management, incurred cost audits, performance audits, compliance audits, indirect cost or cost accounting audits

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Able to perform work that requires a high level of attention to detail, analytical skills, and organization
• Skilled at using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically, up to 25%
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

Preferably, If You Have: 

• a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience managing people, including performance evaluations and staff development
• Effective communication, which is key in explaining audit findings.
• Problem-solving abilities that will help you analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound recommendations to address issues and improve reporting accuracy.
• High ethical standards and professionalism: Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach our work impartially and objectively.

Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; a Secret (government) clearance is required.


Thrive in Your Career:

A Place Where You Belong - Diversity is at the core of our team’s excellence. Williams Adley’s culture of integrity, teamwork, excellence, and diversity means you are free to bring your whole self to work here. We value not just the diversity of thought but the diversity of our experiences.  With an array of business resources and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Grow With Us - Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities to include in-house training, paid training and certificate assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, professional membership/subscription dues, and professional development opportunities, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

Travel with Us - We consider ourselves fortunate to have the privilege of serving federal clients both domestically and internationally. Going above and beyond in our work occasionally involves traveling to meet clients wherever they are located. We take great pride in supporting our workforce and the remarkable opportunities that associates at all levels may have the chance to experience when selected for diverse global travels. These opportunities provide valuable professional growth and development.

Give Back to Your Community - Williams Adley believes in giving our time, treasures, and talents back to our community so that it can be a place for all people to thrive. Our Community Service Program, the Williams Adley Foundation, works with our employees to find important causes and put our firm's full support behind them.

Support Your Well-Being - Our comprehensive benefits package supports your overall wellness by providing access to licensed counselors through our Employee/Life Assistance Program, financial counseling with licensed advisors, paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
 

Your Candidate Journey:
At Williams Adley, we know our people are our strengths and we value relationships most of all. To assist in your candidate journey, Candidates who are selected for resume review will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to review basic position details and answer any questions about the position, the firm, or the requirements.

Successful Candidates will be invited to participate in our interview process, including but not limited to video or in-person, panel interviews, one-on-one interviews, lunch interviews, partner interviews, a cognitive and behavioral assessment, and completing the formal application.

We understand the uncertainty of the job search, and we do our best to notify candidates who have interviewed our decisions within two weeks of the interview. Once a candidate has accepted our offer(s) all applicants will be notified that the position has been filled.

Compensation Benefits
At Williams Adley, we celebrate your contributions by providing you with opportunities and choices to support you and your family’s total well-being. Our health insurance offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as firm-paid Basic Life/AD&D and disability insurance. Our employees are provided the option to also enroll in Voluntary Legal, Accident, and Supplemental Life/AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents. We also provide employees with competitive 401k matching, generous paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and certificate assistance.

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits.
 

Salary

Salary at Williams Adley is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00 (annualized USD) based on experience, skills, and certifications. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Williams Adley’s total compensation package for employees.
 

Work Model
Our diverse, team-oriented culture prioritizes the benefits and needs of our people and their values. We embrace our Remote-First environment focused on excellence, integrity, flexibility, and collaboration, whether in-person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, employees residing in the D.C. Metropolitan area will primarily work remotely and periodically report to the Williams Adley office for company or departmental meetings and events. Employees may be required to report to the client site based on client needs.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law.

Additional Information:

• FLSA Class: Exempt
• Requisition #: 100015
• Status: Full Time – Regular
• Proposed Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
• Work-Site: Remote
• Work Week:  Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day; some evening and weekend hours may be required to fulfill client expectations and deliverables.  
• Reports To: Senior Manager/Principal/Partner
• Authorization: US Citizenship is required
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Consideration: Only candidates who meet the minimum position requirements will be considered and/or contacted to complete the next steps.

Williams Adley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.  

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