Senior Manager-Audit Services

What you'll do

Engagement Leadership & Quality

• Lead end-to-end delivery of U.S. Audit Support engagements, covering planning, walkthroughs, internal controls, substantive testing, and final workpapers.
• Manage audits for multiple industries Employee Benefit Plans (EBP), CIRA/HOA, HUD, Not-for-Profit, and other private entities.
• Review and sign off on audit documentation to ensure consistency with U.S. GAAS, AICPA standards, and client methodology.
• Establish quality benchmarks and ensure every engagement meets the agreed turnaround time and accuracy levels.

Client Management & Delivery Excellence

• Act as the key delivery contact for U.S. CPA firm managers and partners.
• Conduct regular client check-ins, status updates, and review discussions.
• Translate client expectations into detailed work programs, review notes, and feedback loops.
• Ensure 100% compliance with client data confidentiality and security protocols.

Build. Scale. Lead.

• Build a core team of 48 audit professionals with the right mix of technical and communication skills.
• Scale the team to 2030 over 24 months by developing repeatable processes, training programs, and delivery playbooks.
• Lead the charge to set up Knowcrafts Audit Center of Excellence focused on U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and audit analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement using audit tools like CaseWare, CCH Axcess Engagement, and process automation.
• Create a culture of ownership, excellence, and client-first delivery and be recognized and rewarded as the practice grows.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Uphold Knowcrafts ISO 27001 information security standards.
• Implement engagement-level controls, checklists, and internal quality reviews.
• Build reporting dashboards to track progress, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.

What you’ll bring

Must-Haves

• CA / CPA / ACCA (or equivalent) with 8–14 years of experience in external audit or audit support for U.S. CPA firms.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and audit documentation standards.
• Hands-on experience with Employee Benefit Plans, HUD, CIRA/HOA, Not-for-Profit, or similar audit types.
• Proven ability to lead teams, conduct reviews, and manage client communication in U.S. time zones.
• Familiarity with CaseWare, CCH Axcess Engagement, or equivalent audit tools.

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to PCAOB audits or regulated industry audits (e.g., broker-dealer, banking).
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (Power Query, Power BI) for audit process enhancement.
• Strong coaching, people development, and workflow improvement mindset.

Day-to-Day Snapshot

• Review audit workpapers, tie-outs, testing summaries, and final deliverables.
• Support clients in audit planning, sampling, walkthroughs, and risk assessments.
• Conduct internal team reviews, clear review notes, and manage client communications.
• Mentor team members, track utilization, and drive training initiatives.
• Monitor engagement metrics and drive process improvements.