Audit Manager – Permanently Remote – Home Based

Audit Manager
– Permanently Remote
– Home Based

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Type Direct Hire

ID CA01-2701020

Posted Oct 13, 2021

Summary: Well established, highly profitable CPA firm offers an exceptional work from home career opportunity for an Audit Manager.

Prefer a generalist who has experience managing audits for both SEC and closely held clients in a variety of industries.

Prefer candidates out of Big-4 or national CPA firms.

May initially work from home with flexible hours.

Following the end of the Covid crisis, option to either continue working from home permanently or coming into the office (relo available for out of town candidates) on a hybrid work basis.

We offer a very reasonable work / life balance, fast track promotions, and above market compensation packages.

Prefer Manager candidates currently (or recently) at an Audit Manager level with a Big-4, national, or large local CPA firm,with expertise in diverse industry audits.

Will consider relocation assistance. 

The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff.

Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow.

Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the Firm.

Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement

Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client’s business

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for carrying out assurance engagements and advising clients

Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using Firm policies and procedures

Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness

Prepares engagement letters for approval by Partner

Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff

Adheres to engagement time budgets

Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff

Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise

Keeps Partner informed of all the important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions

Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes

Ensures that financial statements, reviews, and other documents or deliverables are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards

Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to clients

Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations

Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts

Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters

Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible audit or other legislation that could affect the business climate

Nonessential Functions:

Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs

Participates in the Firm’s practice development efforts

Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others

Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the Partners

Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants

Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Assurance & Advisory staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs

Participates in performance reviews and evaluations of accounting professionals

Minimum Qualifications:

Managers generally a minimum of five years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed

Minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ experience in a management position

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in accounting

Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills

A current and valid CPA license is required for Manager level employees

Experience auditing government and/or non-profit clients

Success Factors:

Participates in career development programs to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple engagements/multi-task

Desire to mentor/train staff

SEC and/or government / non profit experience highly preferred

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