Audit Manager – CPA
VALiNTRY's CPA Division works exclusively in Public Accounting as a premier, nationwide provider of staffing services for Big 4, Large, Mid-size and Small firms. Current or/and very recent Public Accounting experience will be REQUIRED.
About the opportunity:
Our Audit Manager is responsible for managing client assignments and projects, delivering high-quality service through technical quality, cost effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness. Plans, organizes and manages audit/projects, including the completion of assignments and tasks. Reviews work performed to ensure it meets objectives of the engagement. Coaches and directs team members in meeting client and self-development expectations. Reviews draft reports and makes changes to finalize.
Job Description:
- Manage and plan multiple audit assignments.
- Serve as the client's trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts and proactively communicate solution options to the client and team.
- Manage staff on engagement deliverables; complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the financial engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met; ensure on time delivery and on budget.
- Manage engagement budget, billing and realization of assigned clients and the supervision, training and mentoring of staff.
- Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentation and proposal development.
- Evaluate internal accounting controls and audit programs or other reports, plans or programs prepared by the staff.
- Deal directly with the client's attorneys, consultants, and other parties.
- Supervise the preparation of management letters or final reports.
- Assist with training, coaching supervising and mentoring staff and interns
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, organize and schedule engagements to ensure all deadlines are met
- Support supervisors' and staff associates' activities to achieve objectives by providing necessary resources and creating an enjoyable work environment to ensure quality and high performance
- Provide timely feedback on each engagement to ensure staff learning and development
- Review complete set of financial statements and related disclosures to ensure we are compliant with reporting requirements
- Review work papers to ensure we are compliant with quality control document
- Research accounting issues and provide solutions
- Properly plan and manage engagements to ensure completion
- Expert in niches
- Facilitate in monitoring the quality of our product and the performance of our personnel
- Maintain public certification and adequate Continuing Professional Education units
- Assist in special projects assigned by Partners
- Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
- Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Master's degree in Accounting Preferred
- CPA certification active and in good standing
- Ability to perform and direct multiple engagements
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Ability to mentor, lead, and train
- 5+ yrs. of current public accounting experience
- Ability to travel 20+ percent
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- ProSystem Engagement experience a plus
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
- Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to multitask
- Projects confidence and credibility in technical knowledge
- Energetic and enthusiastic
