Senior Audit Manager (TS/SCI w/ Poly Required)
Kearney
Fort Meade, MD · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
Kearney & Company is seeking a cleared Senior Audit Manager for an onsite role to provide audit services to support the Government's financial statement audit in Fort Meade, Maryland. Join one of the Best Places to Work and make an impact that matters!
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Perform audit procedures applying analytical and business skills on the engagement
Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities
Contribute to work streams by drafting documents to include working papers
Plan, execute and review work streams of the engagement
Provide input to methodology while coordinating analysis with other project personnel
Review working papers of other auditors
Prepare and implement audit program
Prepare and present solutions and deliverables
Prepare and deliver briefings, lead discussions with Government, and facilitate meetings.
Prepare and present team and deliverable status reports in status meetings
Responsible for day to day oversight of the audit engagement
Design, implement, and manage the project
Oversee multiple audit workstreams and managers
Direct engagement planning, supervision, and completion of work
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a general field of study
Minimum 8 years of auditing/accounting experience
Minimum 3 years of as a manager of a financial audit engagement
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Fort Meade, MD
Minimum active TS/SCI with Poly for the IC (Intelligence Community) (U.S. citizenship required)
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Overview
Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.
The expected salary range for this position is between $93,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).
We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
EEO Notice
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Kearney & Company is seeking a cleared Senior Audit Manager for an onsite role to provide audit services to support the Government's financial statement audit in Fort Meade, Maryland. Join one of the Best Places to Work and make an impact that matters!
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Perform audit procedures applying analytical and business skills on the engagement
Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities
Contribute to work streams by drafting documents to include working papers
Plan, execute and review work streams of the engagement
Provide input to methodology while coordinating analysis with other project personnel
Review working papers of other auditors
Prepare and implement audit program
Prepare and present solutions and deliverables
Prepare and deliver briefings, lead discussions with Government, and facilitate meetings.
Prepare and present team and deliverable status reports in status meetings
Responsible for day to day oversight of the audit engagement
Design, implement, and manage the project
Oversee multiple audit workstreams and managers
Direct engagement planning, supervision, and completion of work
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a general field of study
Minimum 8 years of auditing/accounting experience
Minimum 3 years of as a manager of a financial audit engagement
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Fort Meade, MD
Minimum active TS/SCI with Poly for the IC (Intelligence Community) (U.S. citizenship required)
KCO1701
#LI-MA1