Mitchell & Titus is a professional services firm specializing in accounting, audit, tax and business advisory services.  We are dedicated to hiring, developing and advancing the most talented, competent and qualified professionals in the industry.  Mitchell & Titus has offices in New York, Philadelphia (PA), Rutherford (NJ), Washington (DC) and Chicago, (IL).  Notably, we are a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited, an organization consisting of separate member firms in 140 countries.  As a member firm, we follow its quality, risk management and independence procedures while maintaining our brand name and ownership structure.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an interested Audit Manager to join our Assurance and Business Advisory Services practice.   

Job Summary

The Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple audit engagements  and supervising and developing the firm’s less experienced Senior and Staff level auditors.  While demonstrating a high level of technical competence in accounting and auditing and project management experience, the Audit Manager operates in a leadership capacity ensuring the coordination of the engagement workflow that includes planning, scheduling, staffing and learning for assigned engagements.  Strong written and verbal communication skills and dedication to teamwork are key attributes for this role.   

Role and responsibilities

The Audit Manager will manage and direct multiple engagements involving audits, the rendering of business advisory services, project management, staff supervision, mentorship, training and development and recruitment. 

In directing audit engagements, the Audit Manager will:

·         Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Firm’s clients, Partners and staff. 

·         Provide guidance and expertise to audit team members and ensure audit procedures are followed. 

·         Collaborate to plan objectives and devise an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk. 

·         Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers that will benefit the client and enhance the audit team. 

·         Consistently encourage the audit team to think independently and take ownership of their individual contributions.

·         Keep abreast of accounting and industry changes to continually learn and share knowledge and information with team members that will enhance service delivery.

·         Establish expectations that will achieve maximum value. 

Minimum qualifications

This role will provide the ideal candidate an excellent opportunity to exercise their current management and development skills with tremendous career growth potential.  To qualify, all candidates must have:

-          Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and possess a CPA license

-          Minimum 5 years of recent work experience within a public accounting firm or other industries such as middle-market or asset management (including hedge and private equity funds), real estate, employee benefits, government or not-for-profit organizations

-          Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word and Lotus Notes

-          Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task

-          Advanced written and verbal communication skills

-          Strong dedication to teamwork