Job DescriptionWe are looking for a dynamic Audit professional with management experience to support our commercial audit practice. We offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with both your personal and professional goals. Are you ready for a new challenge? If you are interested in working in a vibrant firm with stimulating assignments and growth potential, this is an opportunity for you. This would be a Principal/Partner career track opportunity. We are not your typical CPA Firm we truly recognize and value our employees' balance between work and life.
Location: This is a full-time hybrid position in our office located at 300 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY.
*For most of our positions at Insero, one can work in the office every day or in a hybrid structure/up to 3 days at home based on workload/office needs.
*Our office is located in the heart of downtown Rochester. There is easy access to great restaurants and events, and featured amenities such as collaboration spaces, game room and firm paid for underground parking in a secure garage. We also have comfortable break rooms fully stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks.
Responsibilities: • Serving as Manager on audit engagements for commercial financial statement audits and employee benefit plan audits.That includes conducting a review of the work papers prior to Partner review, to ensure that auditors properly carried out the procedures assigned to them; that the programs and conclusions are properly completed; and that the documentation of the audit or review work conforms to Firm standards.
• Plans and controls assignments, organize resources, develop people and proactively solves problems and makes timely decisions.
• Evaluating all technical steps in order to complete and review work papers with Partners.
• Reviewing financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters as needed.
• Reporting test conclusions that impact on the audit plan, i.e., where insufficient assurance is obtained to meet the audit strategy.
• Informing the Engagement Partner regarding any audit and accounting difficulties that you may experience with an assignment/task that could affect our scheduled deadline.
• Reviewing and evaluating the internal controls and preparing the audit program and time budget.
• Conducting a review of the work papers prior to partner review, to ensure that the accountants properly carried out the procedures assigned to them, that the programs and conclusions are properly completed and that the documentation of the audit or review work conforms to Firm standards.
• Supporting Partners through maintaining a good working relationship with client personnel and other team members and demonstrating an awareness of the client's business.
• Listens to clients, anticipates their needs, adapts to client priorities/agenda, plans accordingly.
• Articulates client issues/opportunities to client service team and client; ability to communicate technical issues and conclusions in a non-technical manner.
• Dedicates time to coaching Staff/Seniors/Supervisors through on-the-job training.
Conducting timely performance appraisals for the accountants assigned to work with you.
RequirementsEducation and Experience Requirements:Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a CPA license is required. MBA/Master's degree is preferred. Managers normally have a minimum of 6+ years' experience as an auditor working within public accounting (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the firm).Managers also should possess 3+ years leading/supervising audit engagements. Experience working on audits for clients in the commercial sector (business services, real estate, manufacturing, etc.) is highly preferred. Qualified candidates should also have excellent communication skills, self-confidence, and be self-motivated and capable of working productively in a professional environment. Must be conscientious, detailed-oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Solid knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications is required; experience with financial/accounting software applications is a plus.
People Management/Relationships Qualities:üTreats everyone with respect
üBuilds trust and engagement with staff, recognizes contributions, and creates an environment where team members feel supported and comfortable asking questions.
üSuccessfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
üRegularly coaches, develops, and provides feedback to team members; identifies development opportunities and helps employees build technical and leadership skills.
üDelegates work appropriately based on employee experience, capacity, and development needs; balances workload across the team.
üCommunicates clearly with team members, provides context around assignments, and ensures employees understand priorities and expectations.
üSets clear expectations, establishes accountability, keeps the team aligned, and creates a positive, collaborative engagement environment.
üHold self-accountable; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
BenefitsSalary Information:In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the starting base pay range for an Audit Manager-Senior Manager is $95,000 - $135,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position such as eligibility to receive bonus incentives. This range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and/or education and geographic location.It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the capabilities and experience of the candidate. Incentives, if any, depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and firm performance.
Manager Bonus Program: Managers are eligible for an annual bonus based on individual performance and firm profitability. The firm targets a bonus range of 5% of base salary for achieving all goals and up to 10% for exceeding goals.
Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, an outstanding paid time off program (5 weeks), 16 paid holidays, remote/hybrid work flexibly, 401(k) plan with firm contributions, tuition reimbursement program, 100% employer paid parking, Mgmt. bonus program, a variety of different medical plan options along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical coverage. In addition, we offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with both your personal and professional goals.
At Insero, we're committed to transforming the employee experience, beyond industry standards to enable you to build your ideal career. Let us show you how life at Insero is different:
- We offerexcellent advancement opportunities as well as advisor and mentorprograms.
- We investheavily in training and technology.
- We focus onflexibility, with an amazing hybrid working environment giving you theability to work in the office as well as from home/remote.
- We serve a widevariety of clients and offer many compliance and consulting services,giving our team members opportunities to explore different areas ofpractice.
- There are alsomany opportunities to get involved from day one, including our initiativesfor outreach, innovation, wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
