Audit Manager - Higher Education

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Higher Education Audit Manager might include the following:

• Supervises complex audits and completes audit workpapers to achieve objectives including staff development, client needs, and engagement profitability.
• Outline engagement objectives, issues, findings, and recommendations in a variety of client situations.
• Reviews work papers, including the audit of the SFA cluster, and financial statements prior to Partner involvement.
• Manages client relationships with integrity by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service.
• Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs.
• Provides feedback in order to develop the audit practice, with a specific focus on our higher education practice.
• Capitalizes on personal and professional experiences in order to develop business and practice lines.
• Supervises and delegates duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff.
• Provides mentoring and technical training for staff in the audit department, including training specific to the SFA cluster.
• May assist with client billings to ensure they reflect work performed.
• Participates in the area of business development within the higher education community.
• Participates in community organizations and industry functions that will enhance our practice in the higher education space.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• You have advanced knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles, especially in higher education.
• You demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills.
• You are skilled in networking and developing business.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation skills.
• You have the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and calculators.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• You have 5+ years of audit experience in public accounting focused on higher education, which is required.
• You have a valid Certified Public Accountant license required.
• You have experience performing external audits for higher education institutions, including the audit of the SFA cluster.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Benefits and Compensation

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local and state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Salary Range: $110,000-$145,000

Beyond base salary, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) profit sharing; life and disability insurance; a lifestyle spending account; certification incentives; education assistance; and a referral program. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.