Audit Operations Manager (Remote/Hybrid)

Cherry Bekaert is proud to have over 75 years of experience in Accounting and Advisory services. Our shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence and mutual respect have helped us get here. If these values align with yours, we’d like to hear from you. Let’s grow your career as an Audit Operations Manager supporting our full assurance practice.

This role reports to the Audit Chief of Staff (“COS”) and works closely with the Regional Service Line Leaders (“RSLLs”). The Audit Operations Manager acts as a primary point of contact for the Shared Firm Services functions, including Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Resource Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, and People & Culture. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong project management and process improvement skills, ready to take on diverse tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What your day looks like:

Shared Firm Services Coordination:

• Act as a primary point of connection between Shared Firm Services teams to ensure seamless communication, alignment, and collaboration across functions.
• Monitor and support cross-functional initiatives, identifying synergies and streamlining workflows.
• Ensure Audit teams have access to the training they need by monitoring and communicating upcoming learning opportunities, recommend updates to training programs to align with operational goals and industry standards, and assist with the creation, facilitation, and delivery of training initiatives to support team development.
• Collaborate with Internal Communications team to ensure operational messaging aligns with business goals and is accurately represented in various firm-wide communications.
• Act as the Audit Service Line point of contact for data integration for Mergers and Acquisitions.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of various projects as assigned by the RSLLs and COS, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
• Facilitate team meetings, track deliverables, and resolve issues proactively.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the Audit Service Line and the Firm.
• Design and implement updated workflows, tools, or systems to improve overall operational effectiveness.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data to inform decision-making.
• Lead efforts to guide teams through organizational or procedural changes, providing clear communication and support.

Operational Support:

• Support the Firm's leaders and teams with a wide range of operational needs, often stepping into ad hoc projects or tasks as required.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, ensuring the organization can respond effectively to new challenges and opportunities.
• Manage the scheduling, preparation, and follow-ups for leadership team meetings, ensuring action items are tracked and completed.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with leaders and team members across all Shared Firm Services functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to help bridge gaps, resolve conflicts, and support decision-making processes.

 

What you need for this role:

An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management and technical abilities, and leadership skills. We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in! 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (equivalent years of professional experience).
• 5+ years of experience in operations, project management, or a related role within professional services or similar industries.
• Proven experience coordinating diverse business functions and managing cross-departmental projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

What you can expect from us:

• Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• Collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development
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