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Blackman & Sloop

Auditing, taxation, and advisory services

Audit Senior Manager

AuditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChapel Hill, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience applying audit methodologies and techniques within public accounting is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of employee benefit plan audits is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of family-owned for-profit businesses, including construction, real estate, and auto dealerships, is required.
  • Experience overseeing, training, and mentoring staff is required.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted client relationships and develop new business opportunities are required.
  • Ability to build and manage relationships internally and externally is required.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance audit efficiency and operations is required.
  • Ability to optimize workflows and contribute to the strategic growth of the audit department is required.
  • A strong operational mindset focused on continuous improvement and team development is required.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills are required.
  • Eagerness to explore and use new technologies to increase productivity and balance workloads is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute assurance engagements effectively.
  • Identify business process risks and develop recommendations based on audit findings.
  • Organize and monitor client engagement progress in relation to budgets and due dates.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.
  • Manage a team of three or more professionals.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate staff on client engagements.
  • Manage day-to-day client relationships.
  • Serve as the communication channel among senior leadership, clients, and staff.
  • Deliver responsive, high-quality service that anticipates client needs and exceeds expectations.
  • Communicate audit progress, findings, and deliverables to clients clearly and proactively.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, resolve client concerns promptly, and ensure a consistent, positive client experience.
  • Work with cross-service leadership to identify cross-sell opportunities.
  • Work with the firm’s Chief Growth Officer to create and execute an individual client development plan.
  • Strengthen and retain existing client relationships to protect and grow the current book of business.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance audit efficiency and overall department operations.
  • Optimize workflows, refine methodologies, and contribute to the strategic growth of the audit department.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the operational development of the audit function.
  • Lead all phases of business client advisory and compliance engagements.
  • Manage clients independently and perform technical reviews of client engagements.
  • Participate in staff training and supervision.
  • Conduct audit research and advise on audit matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience performing Uniform Guidance, Yellow Book, and/or Single Audits.
  • Experience performing Health and Welfare Benefit Plans.

About the Company

Blackman & Sloop

Auditing, taxation, and advisory services

Blackman & Sloop provides accounting, auditing, taxation, and management consulting services to individuals and businesses. Its work centers on building long-term partnerships with clients, offering personalized help backed by professional training, technical experience, and up-to-date financial knowledge. The firm delivers a range of services—from tax planning, audits, and bookkeeping to corporate finance, estate planning, non-profit work, and specialty areas such as international tax and real estate—through a team of professionals who support clients’ needs and goals. It differentiates itself by its close, client-focused approach and by being part of the BDO Seidman Alliance, which extends the firm’s capabilities and geographic reach without losing its own local identity. The goal is to help clients succeed financially by providing trusted advice, comprehensive service, and access to broader resources through its alliance network.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chapel Hill, NC
Founded
Not listed

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