Bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager / Business Developer

RÖDL USA

$90K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in audit and assurance services
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters in Accounting/Taxation
  • Fluent in German, proficient in writing and communication
  • Strong teamwork and leadership skills
  • Integrity in a professional setting
  • Excellent research, writing, and English communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain client management relationships year-round
  • Establish expectations of value for audits
  • Perform audit procedures for complex issues
  • Collaborate on engagement objectives and risk assessments
  • Understand clients' industries and key performance indicators
  • Stay updated on business and economic developments affecting audits
  • Engage in business development for the German market
  • Encourage team member growth and responsibility
  • Delegate tasks effectively within the team
  • Provide timely performance reviews and feedback
  • Leverage technology for continuous learning and service enhancement
  • Cultivate relationships with other teams
  • Present ways to apply firm’s knowledge and services
  • Network internally and externally for long-term relationships
  • Collaborate with tax consultants during audits
  • Manage travel needs during busy seasons (January - mid-April)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with internationally-focused clients
  • Support from a select team in a collaborative environment
  • Career advancement opportunities through business development
  • Flexible hybrid work model with a remote option
  • Engagement in professional education and skill development
  • Moderate travel opportunities that enhance professional experience
Full Job Description
Description

Rödl is seeking a bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager. You will work with a select team providing auditing services to predominately US-Inbound International Businesses. Our ideal candidate has public accounting experience as an audit manager, as well as experience and interest in expanding business development activities.

Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA and we have offices across the U.S. in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, and Manhattan, NY.Candidates will also be considered in the Philadelphia, PA area.

Cincinnati, OH: For candidates in Cincinnati, you will be supporting our Dean Dorton & Rödl USA Joint Venture.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
  • Establish expectations of value to be delivered
  • Participate in performing audit procedures for assigned clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
  • Collaborate to plan engagement objectives that comply with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
  • Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
  • Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the audit client
  • Business development activities to expand our German client base
  • Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
  • Delegate work to team members successfully
  • Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
  • Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
  • Maintain professional education and continually develop skills
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams
  • Understand the firm and its clients and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
  • Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
  • Busy Season (January - mid-April)
  • Travel is moderate, generally during busy season

Required Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of professional experience in audit and assurance services
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
  • Fluent German writing and communication skills
  • Dedication to teamwork and leadership
  • Integrity within a professional environment
  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills in English
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
  • Open-minded and interested in activities such as networking, presenting of seminars, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • USA and/or German CPA license or similar certification
  • Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
  • ProSystem fx Engagement experience
  • CCH Axcess experience


PAY RANGE IN CHICAGO, MANHATTAN & DENVER METROPOLITAN AREAS
Base Pay Range: $90,000-$150,000/yr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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