Assurance Senior Manager

Position Summary The Assurance Senior Manager has shared responsibility for the overall operation of the Firm's Assurance department from a staff management, project service and delivery perspective. The Assurance Senior Manager oversees the preparation and delivery of Firm assurance and review engagements. Professional Responsibilities Reports departmental performance to management and offers suggestions about department strategy and resource utilization Determine and suggest new processes to help efficiency Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals  Researches applicable U.S. GAAS and GAAP standards and rules and ensures updates to relevant topics are thoroughly researched and communicated to the department and clients  Serves as departmental role model by adopting CDH core values and the Firm's Five Star philosophy specifically in the areas of providing outstanding service to existing and potential clients; communicating effectively with team members and fostering a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement Hires, supervises, trains, mentors and develops all levels of department staff from interns through seniors Participates in firm-wide leadership activities including monthly and annual staff meetings, performance meetings, recruitment activities and other duties necessary to advance departmental and firm initiatives Meets with potential or existing external clients to develop client relationships; is a key client contact Assumes overall responsibility in all phases of multiple audit and review engagements, including planning, internal control analysis and preparing detailed reports on findings Involved with engagement budgeting, delegating and monitoring workloads, along with client satisfaction Strong project management and organization skills to oversee the engagement progress, as well as supervise multiple staff. Manages and supervises the execution of external audit and review engagements: Has knowledge of U.S. GAAS requirements related to key audit areas such as cash, accounts receivable, long-term debt, accounts payable, inventory, accruals and income statement Prepares and reviews financial statements, and other reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in the United States of America Completes and/or supervises audit planning including assessment of inherent risk, control risk, and determination of risks related to each engagement Performs and/or supervises inventory observations to ensure accuracy and existence Has ability to review current and prepare deferred tax provisions and is familiar with temporary book/tax differences Uses analytics to complete financial statement reviews Identifies the need for specialists on an engagement Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies Applies U.S. GAAP and GAAS to complex testing areas, designs and performs audit tests and explains attest report Uses logic and reasoning to examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Reports to clients' management about audit results, including business strategies, practices and policies, and recommends changes in operations and financial activities Proficient with Excel, Word, and ability to learn and train/supervise others on data extraction and other software used for audit efficiency Personal Responsibilities Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis, along with directly educating the department Follow and promote CDH Core Values and Five Star philosophy, including excellent client service, communication and interpersonal skills Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise Take proactive career steps Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field Current CPA license 10+ years of related experience in public accounting Experience with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, along with project and client management Audit Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Distribution, Employee Benefit Plans Internal Audit and Consulting Experience (Ex. Due Diligence) Ability and willingness to travel to clients within the Firm's market area Pluses: Industry experience with Long-term contract accounting, Tax provision detail review, Nonprofit audits Group audit experience Advanced Excel Knowledge Audit Software: CCH Engagement, Suralink We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/D/V/F

Created: 2024-11-05