Senior Manager, Audit Operations

Senior Project Manager, Audit Operations 

Lead Complex Audit Engagements and High-Performing Teams 

Position Overview 

Job Title: Senior Project Manager, Audit Operations 

Location: Remote / Hybrid options available 

Department: Audit Operations 

Employment Type: Full-Time position 

About the Role 

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager, Audit Operations to lead complex audit engagements and guide high-performing teams in delivering accurate, defensible, and timely audit outcomes. This role combines technical audit expertise with people leadership and operational ownership. You will manage multiple audit engagements, oversee quality and delivery, and serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders and clients. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen audit processes and scalability. 

Audit Leadership & Execution 

Lead complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and methodological standards. Perform advanced review of audit workpapers, analyses, and findings to identify risks, variances, and compliance issues. Ensure appropriate resolution of identified issues and verify that audit conclusions are clearly documented, supported, and defensible throughout the engagement lifecycle. 

Engagement & Project Management 

Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, including timelines, scope, and deliverables across various client portfolios. Allocate resources effectively and adjust priorities based on evolving audit needs and organizational demands. Monitor engagement progress continuously and proactively address delays or risks before they impact delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support comprehensive audit execution and knowledge sharing. 

Team Leadership & Development 

Lead and supervise audit assignments across multiple concurrent engagements. Delegate work effectively based on team member capabilities.  

Quality Control & Review 

Perform quality control reviews of audit deliverables prior to final reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. Identify inconsistencies or gaps in audit documentation and ensure audit standards are consistently met across all engagements. Promote standardization and consistency across audit engagements through implementation of best practices and quality frameworks. 

Client & Stakeholder Management 

Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients and internal stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. Communicate audit status, risks, and findings clearly and proactively to ensure transparency and trust. Support resolution of issues through collaborative problem-solving and escalation of complex matters to appropriate leadership when necessary. 

Operational Excellence 

Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, processes, and tools through continuous evaluation and feedback. Support process standardization and efficiency initiatives that enhance audit quality while reducing cycle time. Contribute to broader audit strategy and operational planning to ensure scalability and alignment with organizational objectives. 

What You Bring: Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• CPA Required
• Significant experience in audit, accounting, or a related discipline. 
• Proven experience leading audit engagements
• Strong analytical and financial review capabilities.
• Experience working with large datasets 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You Bring: Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in the music, media, or entertainment industry is strongly preferred. 
• Experience working with complex revenue models, subscription-based services, or digital platforms.
• Experience improving audit processes or implementing standardized methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools(SQL, Excel)and audit automation techniques. 

Core Competencies 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex or ambiguous situations
• High attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment 

Why Join Us 

• Opportunity to lead impactful,
• complex audit engagements with significant organizational visibility. Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives that shape business outcomes.
• Collaborative, high-performance audit environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. 

Apply Now 

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our Audit Operations team. Take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful impact. Submit your application today and become part of our dynamic team dedicated to audit excellence.