Whitley Penn

Audit Manager

Whitley Penn$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of public accounting external audit experience
  • CPA certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Management and coaching abilities
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships and expectations while overseeing multiple engagements
  • Conduct audit procedures and prepare reports accurately and on time
  • Resolve issues encountered during assignments
  • Manage engagement timelines and budgets while keeping Partners informed
  • Develop technical expertise and apply it to client services
  • Provide consultative client service by understanding their operations
  • Supervise associates and interns, including delegation and performance evaluations
  • Engage in business proposals and networking opportunities

Benefits

  • Firm Paid Medical Insurance with free employee-only coverage on selected plans
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks
  • 25 days of PTO
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for an Audit Manager to join our team! Public Accounting external audit experience and CPA certification are required for this position.

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

How Will You Make an Impact?
  • Manage client relationships and expectations, monitor engagement economics, and coordinate staffing and workflow on multiple engagements, simultaneously
  • Accurately and timely conduct audit procedures and prepare audit reports and other specified deliverables for clients
  • Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements
  • Manage deadlines and engagement budgets; keep Partners updated on engagement status
  • Continuously develop technical expertise and apply this to engagements
  • Provide exceptional client service by maintaining an understanding client operations, processes, and business objectives; apply this knowledge to serve clients in a consultative way and to identify additional potential business opportunities
  • Supervise and teach associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of workpapers, and evaluating performance on engagements
  • Use coaching and managerial skills to enhance the development and growth of others
  • Actively participate in business proposals, networking and recruiting opportunities

How Will You Get Here?
  • 5+ years of public accounting external audit experience
  • CPA certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Management and coaching skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Should You Apply?
  • Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
  • 25 days PTO
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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About Whitley Penn

Whitley Penn is a full-service accounting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1983 and has since grown to include over 600 employees across multiple offices in Texas and Oklahoma. Whitley Penn provides a wide range of services, including audit and assurance, tax planning and preparation, business consulting, and wealth management. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, real estate, and energy. Whitley Penn is committed to providing exceptional service and building long-term relationships with its clients.
Learn more about Whitley Penn
Size
600 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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