Sr Auditor/Audit Manager

Accounting Principals/Parker & Lynch, a firm that specializes in the placement of finance and accounting professionals is assisting our client in their search for a Senior Auditor and Audit Manager.Job Summary Responsible for the coordination and execution of multiple projects (i.e., audits and other assignments) simultaneously. Principal duties and responsibilities: • Assume comprehensive accountability for leadership, time lines and communication on multiple audits / departmental projects. • Lead both financial and operational audits and serves as a subject matter expert for audit staff. • Maintain client satisfaction by effectively communicating with the client throughout the audit process. • Plan and coordinate audit activities with staff. • Analyze business processes to identify efficiencies, key objectives and optimal level of control / risks. • Evaluate and determine the effectiveness of internal controls. • Communicate audit progress, observations and recommendations to management. • Review and ensure complete, accurate and relevant work papers of audit staff. • Prepare and/or review audit reports, memos, work papers and other documentation to IIA and departmental standards. • Ensure appropriate client follow up to management actions. • Review audit plan and tests to ensure that tests properly evaluate controls and substantiate conclusions. • Proactively identify value added departmental projects and present to IAD management. • Assist in personnel development by mentoring staff. • Complete assigned work with minimal oversight for management level review, share the knowledge gained and seek assistance appropriately. • Act as a department resource for business process knowledge or subject matter expertise. • Facilitate process mapping and brainstorming sessions with client groups as part of department's productivity & efficiency review process. • Design and use computer assisted audit techniques. Requirements Job Qualifications: • A 4 year College degree required (BA/BS). • CPA/MBA preferred. • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Audit of large, publicly-traded companies preferred. Financial/operational audit experience preferred. • Business process improvement experience preferred. • Proficient in financial audit skills and FASB knowledge. • Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems (SAP, ACL, etc). • Travel approximately 20-25%. Additional Desired Qualifications  Our client looks for principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people who display: • Strong leadership, interpersonal and team leadership skills. • The ability to facilitate and manage conflicting demands to meet strategic business direction. • Strong facilitation, analytical and independent decision making skills. • Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills. • A willingness to take responsibility and accountability • Creativity and innovation • Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability • Flexibility and ability to embrace change Company: Accounting Principals Status: Full Time, Employee Location: Winston Salem/Greensboro NC, NC 27105 Salary: Bonus, Relocation Assistance Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Education Level: Bachelor's Degree