Assurance Manager

Overview

This role supervises, directs, and reviews audit engagement results across planning, fieldwork, and “wrap-up” stages. In addition to assurance delivery, the Assurance Manager is responsible for marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, and for supporting engagement profitability through billings and collections.

Responsibilities

• Delegate audit tasks and coordinate work across planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up stages
• Apply knowledge of control environments, including the collective effect of factors on effectiveness and risk mitigation
• Validate and assess internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Identify and communicate suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures to management and the audit committee
• Supervise audit team members; review workpapers and conclusions, preferably onsite during fieldwork
• Provide on-the-job training to engagement staff during audit fieldwork
• Apply GAAP/GAAS principles consistently in complex situations
• Advise clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Monitor and communicate important professional and industry pronouncements
• Present and discuss alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against alternatives
• Draft complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures; communicate these to the client
• Identify complex accounting issues and document and support resolutions, seeking technical expertise as needed
• Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines; document and communicate their application
• Review SEC filings (including MD&A, financial statements, and disclosures) for appropriateness, completeness, and accuracy; ensure quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Review required communications to the client and Audit Committee for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm and professional guidelines
• Review Section 404 internal control audit work and ensure applicable checklists are complete and compliant
• Ensure engagement independence requirements are met; consult internally as needed
• Apply professional standards/practices in performing and supervising work, including GAAS and PCAOB
• Provide guidance to others and affirm conclusions made by others
• Communicate matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
• Use efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS
• Apply assurance methodology to deliver quality services and products, including detailed review to ensure completion per assurance manual standards
• Prepare or review communications to management and audit committees to ensure timeliness and completeness
• Recommend appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Initiate and prepare client acceptance/retention procedures when appropriate
• Plan the audit process and oversee procedure execution with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite deadline pressures
• Execute proper archiving and related methodology requirements
• Consider Sarbanes-Oxley rules when executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients
• Conduct and manage research using authoritative sources; define research approaches and complete projects timely
• Prepare research memos supporting conclusions and consult others when appropriate
• Present issues effectively to RTD or concurring reviewers
• Perform other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Associates and Senior Associates on all projects
• Review work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates and provide review comments
• Serve as a career advisor to Associates and Senior Associates
• Schedule and manage workload
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback
• Teach/coach Seniors and Associates to support on-the-job learning

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (required); major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (preferred)
• Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred)

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience (required)
• Prior significant supervisory experience (required)
• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty (preferred)
• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by the firm’s Assurance Licensing Policy (required)
• If active international equivalent or unique qualifications: obtain an active US CPA license within the approved timeframe defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines
• Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledge
• Familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people development and delegation skills (including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting)
• Executive presence to serve as a primary client contact, prepare/present presentations to clients and potential clients
• Client development/relationship-building skills
• Solid decision-making skills
• Ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing
• Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools

Compensation & Benefits

Salaries vary based on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Colorado Range: $95,000 - $130,000
Illinois Range: $100,000 - $125,000
Maryland Range: $105,000 - $125,000
Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $135,000
Minnesota Range: $95,000 - $110,000
New Jersey Range: $104,000 - $112,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $150,000
Ohio Range: $95,000 - $125,000
Washington Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $128,000

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Location

United States (roles are supported across the U.S. and around the world; compensation ranges provided by listed geography).