Passion for our clients. Passion
for our people. Passion for the
business of accounting. As one
of the world’s leading
accounting firms, our client has
continued to expand its reach
and is looking for accounting
professionals to grow with them.
They believe that their
employees deserve the same
respect they give their clients.
They are committed to providing
an environment that encourages
quality people to join their
firm and grow with them.
They offer competitive
compensation, opportunities to
work with multiple service lines
and industries, a work/life
balance, and the support of an
international organization.
In the last year alone, our
client hired more than 1,000
employees from other
international accounting firms.
We are successful at creating an
environment that encourages new
ideas and quickly integrates
professionals from other firms.
Job Description
The Audit Manager is responsible
for all phases of project and
engagement management for
multiple clients in a wide
variety of industries.
Responsibilities include
planning, directing, and
completing audits; developing
and managing staff; and
reviewing financial statements
and related technical accounting
issues. The Audit Manager works
closely with partners and staff
on client management, practice
development, and business
development. The Audit Manager
is responsible for an assigned
group of clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Adhere to the highest degree of
professional standards and
strict client confidentiality.
-Manage, direct, and monitor
client services teams on
multiple engagements; plan,
execute, direct, and complete
external audits in a wide
variety of industries; and
manage to budget.
-Understand and manage firm risk
on audits and proposals.
-Develop a project vision and
set challenging personal and
client service team goals.
-Manage, develop, train, and
mentor staff on projects and
assess performance for
engagement and year-end reviews.
-Perform quality audit reviews
on financial statements and
tax-related issues.
-Maintain active communication
with clients to manage
expectations, ensure
satisfaction, make sure
deadlines are met, and lead
change efforts effectively.
-Consult, work with, and service
client base to make
recommendations on business and
process improvement and serve as
a business advisor to client.
-Work closely with partners,
managers, and staff to integrate
practice development skills into
a team approach to client
service and new business
development.
-Team with partners and senior
managers on proposals and
business development calls.
-Maintain strong client
relations and cross-sell
services within the assigned
group of clients.
-Recruit and retain senior
associates and associates.
-Coach senior associates and
associates in developing and
achieving goals and objectives
for performance and professional
development.
-Attend professional development
and training sessions on a
regular basis.
-Perform other job-related
duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting
and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.
-Five to seven years of
progressive audit experience in
public accounting or equivalent
with experience in a medium- to
large-sized public accounting
firm.
-Excellent analytical,
technical, and auditing skills
including proficiency in US GAAP,
GAAS, and PCAOB rules and
standards.
-Strong experience in staff and
audit management in an
integrated client service team.
-Ability to manage and develop
staff in a highly interactive
team environment.
-Practice development experience
is preferred.
-Exceptional client service and
communication skills with a
demonstrated ability to develop
and maintain outstanding client
relationships.
-Ability to manage multiple
engagements and competing
priorities in a rapidly growing,
fast-paced, interactive,
results-based team environment.
-Strong leadership, business
development, recruiting,
training, coaching, and
mentoring skills, coupled with
excellent written,
interpersonal, and presentation
skills.
-Computer expertise including
knowledge of audit-preparation
software and an understanding of
the impact of technology.
-Ability to work additional
hours as needed and travel to
various client sites.
