Audit Manager – Alternative Investments

Elliott Davis

Audit Manager overseeing the audit process from planning to completion for clients at Elliott Davis. Responsible for supervising audit staff, managing engagements, and improving audit practices.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCharleston • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Possess thorough knowledge of all facets of client’s business to ensure client understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updates
Actively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to clients
Continuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate team on new audit practices and processes
Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
Lead multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously
Delegate and manage audit and accounting assignments to achieve accurate and efficient product
Research and identify complex audit issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholders
Build challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate results
Manage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the cause
Assume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the audit team
Generate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committees
Develop and sustain excellent client relationships, owning the relationship end-to-end
Celebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staff
Provide effective performance feedback and on-the-job training
Contribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
CPA Certification
Successful experience in developing new or extended service opportunities with existing and/or prospective clients
Strong oral and written interpersonal skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
Experience in hiring, developing, and leading a team of professional auditors

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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Hard Skills & Tools

Audit PracticesAccounting PrinciplesBudget ManagementPerformance ManagementEngagement Economics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingDelegationProblem-Solving

Certifications

CPA Certification