Manager, Assurance & Advisory (Audit)**
The Manager, Assurance & Advisory (Audit) is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. As the Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects as well as client engagements simultaneously. This involves scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. The Manager, Assurance & Advisory (Audit) will develop and train staff, and foster relationships to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities:
- 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 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 are made.
- Ensures that financial statements, reviews, and letters of recommendation are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
- Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 reviews and evaluations of accounting professionals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
- Current/valid CPA license
- 5 – 7 years of experience in Public Accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed
- 2 years of experience in a supervisory position (must have experience with mentoring and training other accountants)
- Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills
- Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
- Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and tax software programs.
- Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.
- Ability for same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Ability on occasion for out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Ability to work overtime occasionally is required throughout the year.
- Ability to work heavy overtime January 1st – April 15th (possibly in excess of 55 hours per week)
- Ability to participate in career development program to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Local candidates are encouraged. Sorry, we are unable to sponsor or transfer at this time. No 3rd party or Corp to Corp. Only qualified candidates will be responded to.
Key Words: Manager, Accountant, Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, CPA, Accounting and Tax Software
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- 5 – 7 years of experience in Public Accounting: 7 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Location:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
License:
- * Current/valid CPA license (Required)