Audit Manager - Federal Financial Statements - CPA Preferred
Quick Summary
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.
Williams Adley respectfully requests that recruiting agencies, headhunters, and search firms REFRAIN from contacting us or any member of our team regarding this or any other posting. Unsolicited referrals or resumes will not be considered, and no placement fees will be paid.
What We Offer
~2 min readThe Manager is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of financial audits, performance audits, and attestation engagements. This includes overseeing the development of detailed work plans, monitoring the progress of the audit, drafting 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 submitting the deliverables.
The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.
At Williams Adley, we recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we value building strong relationships throughout the hiring process.
Candidates selected for resume review will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss the position details and answer any questions about the role, the firm, or the requirements.
Successful candidates will be invited to participate in our interview process, which may include video or in-person interviews, panel interviews, one-on-one interviews, lunch meetings, partner interviews, cognitive and/or behavioral assessments, and completion of our formal application.
We understand the uncertainty that can come with a job search, and we strive to inform candidates of our decisions within two weeks of their interview. Once an offer has been accepted, all applicants will be notified that the position has been filled.
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 and firm-paid Basic Life/AD& insurance. Our employees are also provided the option to 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 who do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits.
Responsibilities
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Provide guidance, training, and evaluations of, and share knowledge with team members.
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Review working papers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and detail.
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Ensure that engagements are completed within the specified deadline, within budget, and in accordance with the firm’s quality control and documentation standards.
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Monitor engagement progress and proactively resolve as needed accounting, auditing, reporting, and client relationship challenges.
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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.
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Brief the engagement team on the client's environment and industry trends.
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Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
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Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement of team members.
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Leverage current and emerging technologies, analytics, and firm tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
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Participate in internal firm initiatives and assist in creating proposals and other new business development efforts.
Requirements
~1 min readActive CPA License
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
5+ years of relevant experience including 1+ years at the manager level
2+ years Federal Financial Statement Audit experience
Experience applying GAO FAM and GAGAS.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel domestically, up to 25%
High ethical standards and professionalism; Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach their work impartially and objectively.
Nice to Have
~1 min readAn Active US Secret Clearance
MBA, CGFM, CDFM, CIA, CFR, PMP, or CISA desirable
Performance audit, incurred cost audit, single audit, and/or grant audit experience
Experience applying FISCAM in a federal financial statement audit
Familiarity with AI-enabled audit tools, data analytics platforms, or process automation to enhance audit quality and efficiency
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 $110,000 and $150,000 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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 17, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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