Position Opening: Audit Manager

Why Keiter?

At Keiter, we help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community. We offer:

• A flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success
• A clear path for advancement and leadership within the firm
• Meaningful community involvement opportunities
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, relationships, and accountability

As Opportunity Advisors®, our mission goes beyond compliance. We help clients uncover new opportunities through deep relationships, proactive insights, and thoughtful tax strategies tailored to their evolving needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage challenging assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries, with a strong focus on financial services organizations, including investment funds and broker‑dealers
• Build and maintain close working relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on multiple engagements
• Direct and coordinate all phases of audit engagements, including staffing, planning, scheduling, and execution, in collaboration with engagement Partners
• Plan engagement logistics, including coordinating work performed by other departments or specialists
• Evaluate audit risks, internal controls, and financial reporting matters, and communicate identified risks and issues clearly to Partners and clients
• Review work programs, audit documentation, and working papers to ensure compliance with accepted auditing standards
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and realization, and proactively address issues as they arise
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, related notes, schedules, and management letters for Partner and client discussion
• Oversee, coach, and support audit staff; answer questions, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to staff development and performance growth
• Actively participate in a collaborative team environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Challenging and rewarding audit work, including complex financial services audits
• Opportunities to develop deep client relationships and industry specialization
• An open, supportive culture that welcomes innovative ideas and new methodologies
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Access to multiple niche service and industry teams to align with your skills and interests
• A flexible work environment designed to support both professional success and personal well‑being
• Community involvement and service opportunities

What You Bring

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in public accounting, with experience managing audit engagements
• Direct financial services audit experience, specifically including investment fund and/or broker‑dealer audits
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and document internal controls and assess engagement‑specific risks
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, professional judgment, and quality control
• Experience managing multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a deadline‑driven environment
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members
• CPA license in good standing
• Active Virginia Driver’s License

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave
• Additional programs and resources to support you and your family

Pay

• The anticipated hiring range for this position is $104,500-$135,800 and is dependent on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.