External Audit Manager - Energy, Utilities & Resources

Industry/Sector

EUR X-Sector

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an External Audit Manager - Energy, Utilities & Resources you will lead audit engagements focused on financial statements, internal controls, and governance processes for clients in energy, utilities, and resources. As a Manager you will motivate and coach team members, manage performance across workstreams, and use sound judgment while reviewing deliverables and navigating client needs. In this role at PwC, you will drive planning, execution, and completion of audit work, help identify issues in complex financial information, and contribute to work that supports confidence in reporting within our Assurance practice.

You will also manage multiple priorities, develop junior staff, and support client service through clear communication and disciplined project oversight. The role offers exposure to industry-specific accounting and reporting matters, along with the chance to work across teams that value accountability, integrity, and practical use of technology.

Responsibilities

- Leading external audit engagements for energy, utilities, and resources clients, applying financial statement audit knowledge to complex reporting areas
- Managing audit workstreams, timelines, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating activities across multiple engagement teams
- Reviewing financial statements, disclosures, and underlying support for compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology
- Evaluating internal controls, risk areas, and accounting policies to identify misstatements, process gaps, and control improvements
- Directing the use of data analysis, digital tools, and audit technology to improve testing, documentation, and issue tracking
- Coaching and developing team members through feedback, review of work, and on-the-job guidance
- Communicating audit findings, technical conclusions, and status updates to client leadership and internal stakeholders
- Addressing complex issues, exercising professional judgment, and escalating matters when needed to support timely resolution
- Monitoring changes in accounting standards, industry developments, and regulatory requirements affecting client reporting

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
- At least one of the following: an active CPA License

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- Demonstrating external audit experience within energy, utilities, and resources
- Managing audit engagements from planning through final deliverables
- Applying accounting policies, GAAP, and auditing methodologies in reviews
- Coaching teams on financial reporting, controls, and disclosures
- Navigating client issues through clear communication and professional courage
- Embracing technology, data analysis, and digital tooling in audits

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $252,450. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $297,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.