KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has more than 350 professionals. KLR is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in New England and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 consecutive years.
Due to growth we are seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join our firm on a flexible hybrid basis in our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office.
As a Senior Manager on our Audit Team, you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work on clients of the Firm. The ideal candidate would have experience with a diverse range of for-profit clientele.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of technical audit experience in public accounting or a related field, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
• CPA or equivalent professional certification required
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with clients
• Demonstrated leadership, team supervision, and project management capabilities
• Proficient in relevant technology and audit software applications
  We are looking for a candidate to work full time. This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak seasons.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage client relationships within area of expertise and for assigned client accounts.
• Lead fieldwork for financial statement audits and accounting engagements.
• Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee engagement planning, and provide training, supervision, and evaluations for associates and supervisors.
• Review all work prior to submission to Partners for final review.
• Negotiate engagement fees and ensure timely, accurate client billing.
• Act as a key liaison between Partners, clients, and internal teams.
• Apply strong technical expertise to fulfill client needs, including knowledge of industry trends and alternative solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of client organizations, operations, and internal policies.
• Take ownership of both client relationships and the quality of deliverables.
• Advise clients on strategies to achieve their goals and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate closely with staff and support senior management in mentoring, coaching, supervising, and evaluating team members.
• Promote a positive team culture by supporting leadership decisions and fostering collaboration.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including cross-selling services and generating new client opportunities.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.