Audit and Assurance Manager

The **Audit** **and** **Assurance Department** of one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the country is seeking a** **Manage**r** who possesses a strong technical skillset, is motivated by quality work and embraces a collaborative environment. This individual will have a direct impact on our firms mission of serving as a catalyst for those striving to achieve their highest potential.

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for planning and conducting audits of client financial statements, managing the development of appropriate audit programs, managing performance of risk assessments, and preparing and reviewing reports of audit findings and recommendations for clients. This role requires a consultative approach and strong relationship building skills in all aspects including client relations, cross-selling the firms other services, coaching team members and business development. You will also be responsible for developing staff through talent management, so people management experience is a plus

**What Youll Do**:

- Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising and controlling all phases of the firms regular services for those clients delegated by Partners
- Project and plan the timing of the workload to promote the most efficient operation of the staff
- Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements and clients; keep the engagement Partner fully informed of significant decisions, engagement process, the clients situation and potential concerns
- Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as a discussion leader in professional development programs
- Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the engagement Partner, discuss the terms of the assignment with the client and ensure client signs and returns the engagement letter before the start of the engagement
- Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the engagement Partner for approval
- Follow engagement process through monitoring time budgets and deadlines, communicate essential developments to the engagement Partner along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations, and providing ongoing attention to client management
- Support employee development with ongoing coaching and training, recognize and handle challenging staff situations and client personnel matters, and obtain a strong interest in attracting and developing staff
- Perform other duties as assigned

**What Were Looking For**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Client service-oriented with ability to interact with all levels of management
- Detail-oriented; strong planning and organization skills; ability to make decisions
- Resourceful in recognizing technical problems and developing solutions
- Awareness of current developments affecting area of expertise
- Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and other relevant concepts
- Experience with financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations
- Ability to travel to client sites that may also require overnight travel
- Knowledge of FASB standards, GAAP, and GAAS
- Understanding of audit and attest services
- Software proficiencies include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

**Your Qualifications**:

- Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
- CPA required
- 6+ years of audit experience preferred
- Personnel management experience required
- Public accounting experience
- Experience utilizing CaseWare and data analytic software (IDEA, Excel TeamMate, etc.)