Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Engagement Management:
   • Lead and manage audit engagements for nonprofit organizations, HUD-funded entities, private equity firms, and clients requiring SOC and SOX audits.
   • Develop audit plans, strategies, and timelines, ensuring all audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
   • Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audits, including performing fieldwork, reviewing working papers, and ensuring the completion of all necessary documentation.
   • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of audit reports and deliverables for clients.
2. HUD-Funded Entity Audits:
   • Conduct audits for organizations receiving HUD funding, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and other HUD regulations.
   • Review compliance with specific HUD requirements related to program expenditures, financial reporting, and internal controls.
   • Assess financial statements for accuracy in relation to HUD-specific requirements, including tenant income verification, rent subsidies, and capital improvement funds.
3. Private Equity Audits:
   • Lead audits for private equity firms, ensuring adherence to private equity fund structures, valuations, and financial reporting standards.
   • Review partnership structures, capital contributions, distributions, and the overall financial reporting for private equity funds.
   • Provide insights into performance reporting, valuation of portfolio companies, and investor reporting compliance.
4. SOC (System and Organization Controls) Audits:
   • Manage SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 audits for clients in various industries, focusing on internal controls over financial reporting (SOC 1) and trust services criteria (SOC 2).
   • Oversee the evaluation and testing of a client’s controls to determine whether they meet the applicable criteria for SOC reports.
   • Advise clients on their control environment and recommend improvements based on audit findings.
5. SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Compliance:
   • Lead and manage Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits, including assessing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
   • Review, test, and document controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.
   • Assist clients with the implementation and maintenance of their internal control framework to comply with SOX 404 and related requirements.
   • Provide guidance to clients on SOX compliance best practices and ensure the effective execution of control testing.
6. Client Relationship Management:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, ensuring clear communication and expectations are met.
   • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services or enhancements in client processes.
   • Advise clients on complex accounting issues and provide recommendations for improvements in internal controls and financial reporting.
7. Team Supervision and Development:
   • Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff, providing guidance and feedback on audit procedures, technical issues, and client management.
   • Review the work of audit staff, providing feedback and ensuring workpapers are of high quality and meet the firm’s standards.
   • Assist with training new team members and providing ongoing professional development.
8. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
   • Stay up-to-date on the latest changes in regulatory requirements, accounting standards (such as GAAP), and industry-specific guidelines.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, including GAAS, PCAOB standards, and other regulatory requirements for NPOs, HUD, private equity, SOC, and SOX audits.
   • Prepare and review audit reports, ensuring they are comprehensive, clear, and tailored to the client’s needs.