CPA Audit Manager - Full-time

The Audit Manager plans, supervises and reviews multiple and more complex engagements and other client assignments. Effective in managing staff and engagements to meet the Firm’s metrics/Operating Plan, including client retention and staff turnover goals.The Audit Manager is responsible for directing the accounting functions, including, establishing and maintaining accounting principles, procedures and initiatives; managing the annual external audit, interpreting guidance regarding complex accounting issues, new accounting pronouncements and regulations; managing the audit and accounting for the firm; and effectively managing significant interaction and communication with all other corporate departments and regional associates. The position prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership in the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Experience in performing and directing research of accounting treatment of transactions using current technical accounting literature within the GAAP and SEC hierarchies.
• Provide feedback on performance to members within the Firm’s reporting process, monitors CPE needs, and request specialized training for staff.
• Prepares client-ready deliverables that require few content changes by Partners.
• Review documentation prepared/reviewed by Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and provides feedback to enhance learning and complete engagement objectives.
• Responsible for assisting and actively participating in the development of departmental training, methodology and tools.
• Regular involvement in billing responsibilities and client management.
• Regular contribution to firm and service line administrative functions.
• Enhance client relationships through strong communication and project management skills; maintains relationships with client throughout the year and identify other service opportunities when possible.
• Take lead role in preparing and delivering proposals.
• Monitor engagement progress against client expectations.
• Directs Managers and Senior Associates in engagement planning activities that includes establishing time budgets, ensuring required documentation are completed, designing audit/test programs and identifying risks or significant matters that require further discussion with the Engagement or Technical Partner.
• Plan and execute multiple concurrent client engagements including scheduling, deploying of resources and effectively managing projects to completion.
• Continually develops, mentors, and trains all staff by actively cultivating an environment that challenges, encourages, and fosters professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, perform, and deliver work independently with limited supervision on large complex engagements.
• Supervise up to 15 or more staff on multiple concurrent engagements.
• Supervise progress of staff by monitoring benchmarks against engagement objectives; provide performance feedback when needed.
• Perform a review of the work prepared by others for coverage, completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency.
• Effectively delegate tasks to facilitate professional development and efficient utilization of firm resources.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the financial statement preparation process.
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve engagement issues, consulting with the Engagement Partner and Technical Partner as necessary.
• Work with Partner to develop an appropriate plan of professional development, professional reading, and CPE, and take responsibility to ensure that plan is achieved.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the client’s operations, accounting systems, financial condition, and the industry in which it operates.
• Be familiar with and adhere to relevant ethical requirements of the AICPA, contained in the Code of Professional Conduct , the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, and the Texas Society of CPA’s in discharging their professional responsibilities.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Masters degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office product suite.
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop staff.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills.
• CPA with 5 + years or more of public accounting experience or its equivalent.
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise Managers and Senior Associates in a wide variety of industries.
• Experience with a variety of industries and types of audits (SEC, government, non-profit, etc.) preferred.

Required education:
• Bachelor's

Required experience:
• Audit: 5 years
• Public Accounting: 5 years

Required license or certification:
CPA