Assurance Managing Director - Life Sciences

Overview

This role is an Audit Managing Director position with a CPA advisory organization serving middle market clients.

Responsibilities include leading industry-focused audit and assurance engagements, working closely with firm leadership to serve clients and grow the business, and mentoring and coaching a group of staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges.
• Develop and implement appropriate testing to assess internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Manage all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results.
• Provide financial statement guidance and business recommendations based on testing and information gathered.
• Deliver business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Help drive continued growth of the firm’s Life Sciences practice by generating new opportunities with clients, collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated solutions, and strengthening the position as a trusted advisor within Life Sciences.
• Use entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships internally and externally to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Invest in professional development individually and through participation in firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s or advanced degree desirable.
• CPA required.
• Five (5)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm in life sciences desired.
• Three (3)+ years’ supervisory experience, mentoring, and counseling associates desired.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others; provide exceptional client service.
• Commitment to continuous learning to stay current on applicable strategies.
• Ability to see the “big picture” as well as the details; demonstrate appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of projects.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range for this role is $201,810 to $382,600.
• Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Location

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