Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : Manage assurance engagements through all phases of the audit process with limited supervision in various industries including nonprofit, manufacturing, oil and gas, professional services, health care, governmental, wholesale / distribution, and financial institution companies, taking a leadership role with audit staff and seniors.

• Lead by example; actively live out and promote the firm’s core values HT3 and service standards.
• Review, research and analyze financial statement issues utilizing various electronic sources and software
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations in order to assess internal controls and provide value-added, business processes and solutions to company management
• Gain client confidence through quality work and effective communication, maintaining a positive and professional relationship
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding technical issues
• Manage client contacts and organize communications with complex clients
• Manage complex audit tasks through completion of the engagement
• Supervise, train and mentor assurance staff and seniors to ensure timely completion of projects and proper development
• Develop, distribute and communicate assurance staff and senior reviews
• Participate in department and Firm administration / management
• Assist in niche development activities as needed
• Promote a proprietary interest in the Firm and its clients
• Be an effective communicator and team player
• Define personal career goals and evaluate through the performance goals process and assist in development of senior and staff expectations
• Effectively manage Firm resources as they relate to the economics of job performance, including management of budgets and billing process
• Maintain and expand knowledge of auditing and accounting standards through review of periodicals and participation in Firm continuing education meetings
• Attend and participate in advanced assurance training
• Participate in professional, business and community organizations
• Serve on various Firm committees, as assigned
• Expected level of chargeable time is 1,400, within the context of 2,250 hour year
• Adhere to the Firm’s quality control standards
• Participate in staff recruiting activities, as needed
• Minimal travel

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience
• Understanding of generally accepted auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (FASB, GAAP, OCBOA) and industry specific rules
• Strong research, organizational, computer (paperless auditing with Caseware application, Internet-based research and Microsoft Office application) and analytical skills
• Ability to manage concurrent engagements
• A desire to provide exceptional client service with the highest level of integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, drive, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.