PwC

External Audit Manager

PwC
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $252,450 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in external audit processes, including comfort letter preparation and review, while effectively managing multiple workstreams and engaging with stakeholders. Proficient in applying auditing methodologies and financial reporting standards to ensure compliance and uphold professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
External Audit ExperienceComfort Letter ReviewCPA LicenseFinancial Reporting KnowledgeProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead comfort letter workstreams from scoping through completion
  • Coordinate with engagement teams and underwriter's counsel to facilitate requests and resolve issues
  • Review comfort letters, circle-ups, management representation letters, due diligence affirmation letters, and related EGA documentation
  • Apply auditing methodologies, GAAS, and accounting standards to evaluate disclosures, supporting schedules, and audit evidence
  • Manage project timelines, work allocation, capacity, issue tracking, and status across multiple engagements
  • Coach AC, associate, and senior associate team members
  • Monitor budgets and engagement economics, including pricing tools
  • Support Senior Managers and Directors with financial management
  • Analyze complex financial information to identify risks, exceptions, and follow-up matters
  • Communicate with engagement leaders, client stakeholders, and external parties
  • Leverage digital tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency, data handling, and document preparation
  • Uphold professional standards, independence requirements, and firm policies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least a Bachelor's degree
  • At least 4 years of experience
  • An active CPA License
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
  • External audit comfort letter experience across multiple clients and transactions
  • Experience reviewing comfort letters, circle-ups, representation letters, due diligence letters, and related audit documentation
  • Knowledge of financial reporting, disclosure, GAAS, and internal controls
  • Experience managing multiple workstreams, deadlines, staffing, budgets, and engagement economics
  • Ability to coordinate with engagement teams, underwriter's counsel, and other key stakeholders
  • Experience coaching onshore and offshore team members
  • Ability to handle complex issues and time-sensitive deliverables in high-pressure deal environments
  • Ability to travel up to 40%
  • Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, subject to the stated policy

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Holiday pay
  • Vacation
  • Personal and family sick leave

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Hard Skills
Auditing MethodologiesGAASAccounting StandardsFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementEngagement EconomicsDisclosure EvaluationDocument PreparationRisk IdentificationIssue Tracking
Soft Skills
CoachingCommunicationCoordinationProblem-SolvingTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsAutomation SoftwarePricing Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA License
Industry Keywords
Comfort LettersDue DiligenceManagement Representation LettersEngagement TeamsStakeholder Communication