GHJ · 2 weeks ago
Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expGHJ is a leading independent accounting firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in nonprofit and single audit services. They are seeking an Audit Manager to oversee multiple audit engagements for nonprofit organizations, develop staff, and build client relationships while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
AccountingConsultingIndustrial
Hiring Manager
John P. Nguyen
Responsibilities
All phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagements for a variety of nonprofit organizations, including but not limited social service agencies, healthcare, educational, and arts and culture organizations. Experience auditing governmentally funded organizations subject to single audit and other compliance audits is critical
Maintains and continually develops technical knowledge of the relevant professional standards with an emphasis on Governmental Audit Standards, Single Audit Compliance requirements, and federal and California state regulations
Is a competent project leader – influences and leads teams to deliver high quality service on time and within budget
Has an understanding of California state and Los Angeles County specific government grants and funding sources and related compliance requirements
Develops working knowledge of the new accounting standards applicable to the nonprofit organizations and educates client peers on the specifics of their application
Has aptitude for accounting research and application on accounting and reporting matters
Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's mission, programs, and operations
Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures
Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness
Supervises seniors and staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff
Coaches and develops responsible and experienced team members by assisting in performance evaluations
Proactively manages the engagements to ensure external and internal deadlines are met and the work is completed in accordance with the applicable standards
Demonstrates commitment to engagement profitability
Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions
Ensures that financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards
Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client
Prepares engagement letters for approval by partner
Performs client billing, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on financial matters
Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible legislation that could affect the operating environment in the nonprofit industry
Works to develop the nonprofit staff team by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in nonprofit niche professional development programs
Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners
Participates in firm's practice development efforts in the nonprofit niche
Builds client relationships
Participates in marketing, networking and business development
Applies knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies
Supervises, directs and reviews the results of the engagement
Responsible for the engagement profitability – billings and collections
Participates in firm’s initiatives and taskforces
Becomes a part of the firm's Mentoring Program
Such other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
At least five (5) years experience in public accounting with significant focus in the nonprofit industry including but not limited to social service agencies, healthcare, educational, and arts and culture organizations, single audits and other compliance audits, demonstrating a proven progression
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification
Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements
Participation in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills
5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment
Company
GHJ
At GHJ, we go beyond numbers.
201-500 employees
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