Job Description
The Assurance Manager plays a critical role in the firm’s audit and assurance practice. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-minded professional who thrives in a people-focused environment, can handle multiple assurance engagements with confidence, and enjoys creating a confident, welcoming experience for both clients and staff. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned CPA who enjoys working directly with business owners, leading engagement teams, developing staff, and helping clients navigate complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
Client Service and Engagement Management
- Manage multiple audit, review and compilation engagements from planning through issuance.
- Serve as the primary client relationship manager for assigned engagements.
- Develop audit strategies and engagement plans tailored to client risks.
- Review financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable reporting frameworks.
- Ensure engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and within budget.
- Resolve complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues.
- Communicate engagement findings and recommendations to owners, executives, audit committees, and boards of directors.
- Coordinate with tax and advisory professionals to deliver integrated client solutions.
Technical Leadership
- Research complex accounting and auditing issues.
- Interpret and apply GAAP, GAAS, SAS, SSARS, and other professional standards.
- Review workpapers prepared by seniors and staff.
- Maintain compliance with firm quality-control policies and peer-review standards.
- Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards.
Team Leadership and Development
- Supervise, coach, and mentor seniors and staff accountants.
- Provide timely performance feedback and professional development guidance.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
- Assist in scheduling staff and managing engagement workloads.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.
Practice Development
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added consulting.
- Assist with proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
- Represent the firm within the business and professional community.