Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial field preferred
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum of five years of experience in public accounting
Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing audit teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and auditing standards
Responsibilities
Lead and manage financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for clients.
Oversee the onboarding process for new audit clients, ensuring effective engagement planning.
Review staff and senior workpapers and financial statements for compliance and accuracy.
Identify and resolve internal control issues, providing value-added recommendations.
Supervise and mentor audit staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.
Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to enhance auditing practices.
Propose improvements to audit methodologies and streamline processes for better outcomes.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities and training
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
Opportunity to lead significant client engagement
Flexible work hours to balance personal and professional life
Full Job Description
What you'll do
Lead Assurance Engagements:
Manage and oversee financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations across client base, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm quality control guidelines.
Client Onboarding & Relationship Management:
Lead the onboarding process for new audit clients, including engagement planning, expectation setting, and internal coordination. Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, reliability, and value-driven service.
Efficient Review & Quality Control:
Review workpapers, financial statements, and related deliverables prepared by staff and seniors for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to auditing standards. Provide timely, constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
Internal Control Evaluation & Resolution:
Identify, assess, and effectively resolve internal control issues within client environments. Offer practical recommendations that add value and reduce risk, communicating findings clearly to clients and internal teams.
Team Leadership & Development:
Supervise and mentor audit staff and seniors, fostering a collaborative team environment. Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations to support team growth and engagement.
Project & Time Management:
Manage multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Ensure deadlines and budget expectations are met or exceeded.
Technical Expertise & Standards Compliance:
Stay current on industry trends, GAAP, GAAS, and regulatory changes. Apply technical knowledge to complex auditing issues, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, leverage technology, and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
Key Success Factors
Quality of work output (on-time and accurate delivery)
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
Co-operative team player
Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Client-centric approach to all matters - positive telephone, email and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum of five years of experience in public accounting
