Audit Director | Alternative Investments

CBIZ

$135K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8 years of experience in public accounting or related field needed.
  • 6 years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Active CPA or equivalent certification is mandatory.
  • Proficient in applicable technology for audits and reporting.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • High integrity, client service, and leadership capabilities required.
  • Willingness to travel for client and business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audit engagements specifically in asset management across various investment funds.
  • Serve as the primary client contact and establish trust as a business advisor.
  • Drive industry growth in the New England region while supporting national initiatives.
  • Manage practice effectively, achieving billing targets and enhancing technology implementation.
  • Engage in business development opportunities to expand CBIZ's reach.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory quality control standards.
  • Oversee the design and review of attest procedures on investment valuations and disclosures.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in asset management with expertise in ASC 946.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with a mix of in-office and remote opportunities.
  • Opportunities for leadership development and staff growth.
  • Involvement in innovative technology implementation within the audit process.
  • Access to significant learning resources and the opportunity to contribute to industry research.
  • Participation in national and regional business development initiatives.
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Job Description

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Primary Duties
  • Responsible for leading audit engagements in asset management. Clients include investment funds in the private equity, infrastructure, private credit, venture capital, and real estate asset classes.
  • Immediately step into a leadership role, serving as the key client contact and be viewed as a trusted business advisor by clients.
  • Assist industry growth in the New England region and help lead national and regional initiatives.
  • Manage the practice effectively, meeting billing targets and working on initiatives to implement AI and other technology and improve realization.
  • Actively participate in business development opportunities for CBIZ.
  • Ensure quality control standards are met and consistent with US GAAP, and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist in the design, planning and review of attest procedures on valuations of investments in portfolio companies and real estate, interpretation of LPA waterfalls, PCAP analyses, and disclosures.
  • Serve as an advisor on technical matters as a Subject Matter Expert in asset management. Must have significant experience with ASC 946 investment companies.
  • Contribute to research and articles on technical accounting matters and provide insights in understanding new accounting standards and best practices for fund structures.
  • Build out staff, growth mindset.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8 years of experience in public accounting or related field
  • 6 years of supervisory experience
  • Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
  • Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
  • Proven high level of business integrity, client service and leadership skills
  • Must be able to travel based on client and business needs


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