Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, MIS, IT, or related field.
CPA, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certification required.
4+ years of experience in public accounting, with SOC or IT controls testing.
1+ year of project management and team supervision experience.
Knowledge of Windows/UNIX, SQL, cloud environments, and security best practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Responsibilities
Manage client deliverables and workflows to minimize risks and meet deadlines.
Lead engagement planning, including timing and risk assessments.
Determine staffing needs and approve engagement work schedules.
Review work papers to ensure compliance with standards.
Develop test plans for controls and draft audit reports.
Delegate assignments based on team members' skills and development needs.
Build technical expertise through ongoing education and training.
Understand clients' platforms, security, and software.
Research complex accounting and security issues and prepare supporting memorandums.
Keep the Partner updated on client status and technical issues.
Develop expertise in at least one industry area.
Assist in creating fee quotes and budgets.
Prepare client billings and manage collections.
Utilize methodologies to enhance engagement efficiency and profitability.
Act as a trusted advisor and primary client contact throughout the year.
Identify additional services that could benefit clients.
Oversee preparation of presentations for audit exit meetings.
Participate in practice development activities and networking.
Contribute to improving firm and department processes.
Serve as an instructor and mentor for less experienced professionals.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities and continuing education.
Mentorship and career counseling.
Access to a network of industry professionals.
Participation in practice development activities.
Involvement in innovative projects and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Manage the engagement and workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements to minimize risk and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines.
Leads the engagement planning process in terms of timing, risk assessment and readiness assessments.
Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement work schedules.
Review engagement work papers and related deliverables to ensure that Firm and professional standards are met.
Develop test plans for key controls and draft audit reports.
Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule and engagement economics.
Continually build on technical expertise in relevant information technology standards, and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources.
Develop a thorough understanding of clients27 platforms, security, and software.
Conduct or review research of complex or new accounting and information security issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions.
Keep the Partner informed about client updates, engagement and budget to actual status, and technical issues.
In the process of developing at least one area of industry expertise.
Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets.
Preparation of client billings and collection of outstanding accounts.
Utilize assurance department methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance assurance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability.
Develop into a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, issues and potential solutions, in addition to engagement management matters.
Knowledgeable about the services and capabilities of partners and other service lines and seek to identify other services that will benefit the client.
Oversee the preparation of presentations for audit exit meetings.
Involvement in the early stages of practice development activities including developing a professional network or referral sources, assisting in proposals, or writing articles for publication and assisting partners in their practice development activities.
Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes.
Serve as an instructor in Firm and Department training programs and meetings and develop less experienced Department professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field.
CPA, CISA, CISSP or other relevant professional certification required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a public accounting firm, including involvement in SOC or relevant experience testing IT controls.
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing projects and supervising teams in a managerial capacity.
Possess knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based operating systems, SQL and other databases, cloud environments, application change management methodologies and security best practices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
About Armanino
Armanino is one of the largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States, with offices in California, Texas, and Illinois. The firm provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, and technology consulting. Armanino is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to help clients achieve their goals and succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment.
