Audit Manager

Senior Accounting Consultant / Audit Support Manager (Contract)Location: New York, NY – Hybrid Preferred (Midtown Manhattan); Remote ConsideredDuration: December 15, 2026 – May 11, 2027Industry: Renewable Energy / Investment ManagementPosition OverviewOur client, a renewable energy investment firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant / Audit Support Manager to provide year-end close, financial reporting, and audit support during a critical reporting period.This individual will work closely with the accounting leadership team and external auditors to support multiple project-level financial statements, prepare and review financial statement footnotes, assist with internal controls documentation, and ensure audit deliverables are completed accurately and on time.The ideal candidate will bring a strong public accounting background, preferably from a Big 4 firm, with experience managing audit deliverables, navigating complex accounting matters, and working effectively in fast-paced environments with compressed deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport year-end close activities and the annual financial statement audit, including project-level and consolidated/group audit requirements.Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for approximately 28 projects.Prepare financial statement footnotes, ensuring disclosures are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.Review footnotes and financial information prepared by general accounting teams.Coordinate with external auditors to address audit requests, provide supporting documentation, and resolve outstanding questions.Assist with accounting matters involving discontinued operations and other nonroutine transactions, coordinating with technical accounting resources as needed.Support internal controls testing, including Q1 testing activities, documentation, and collection of control evidence.Prepare and maintain process documentation, internal accounting records, and audit support schedules.Review audit deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to final approval.Track outstanding audit items, manage competing deadlines, and proactively follow up with internal teams and external auditors.Assist with ad hoc financial reporting, accounting analysis, and audit-related projects.Work effectively with Excel-based reporting processes and multiple data sources, identifying discrepancies and improving the quality of deliverables.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Senior Associate to Manager-level experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.Public accounting experience strongly preferred; Big 4 background highly desirable.Strong experience with financial statement preparation, footnote disclosures, and audit support.Experience coordinating external audits and preparing audit-ready documentation.Working knowledge of US GAAP, accounting controls, and financial reporting requirements.Experience with internal controls documentation, testing, and supporting evidence.Strong Excel skills and ability to work with complex or imperfect financial data.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.Proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical approach to identifying and resolving accounting issues.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with accounting teams and external auditors.Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and consistently follow through on outstanding items.Prior experience supporting project-level financial reporting or investment-related entities is a plus.Additional DetailsEngagement expected to run from mid-December 2026 through mid-May 2027.Initial onboarding and training period in December, with increased workload beginning in January.Hybrid schedule preferred, with occasional onsite presence in Midtown Manhattan; remote candidates may be considered.Opportunity to support a significant year-end audit involving approximately 28 project-level financial statements.Candidates should be comfortable operating in a deadline-driven environment with evolving priorities and multiple stakeholders.