Description

The ideal Audit Manager candidate for our client will have a current leadership position in a CPA firm looking for a balanced life and healthy local firm culture with high growth potential and attractive life work balance benefits.

Essential Technical Functions:

• Prepare complete and accurate financial statements

• Understand and assist in implementing emerging standards

• Perform technical review of all client engagement types, of any complexity

• Maintain and grow a client “Book of Business”

o Participate actively in client meetings and planning efforts

o Assume client service responsibility and work directly with clients

o Assume full responsibility for all engagements and delegate to staff as deemed necessary

o Keep Partner informed of all important developments on engagements; analyze problems and recommend solutions

• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; review staff assignments for appropriateness

• Work to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, interviewing, coaching, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in detail oriented development programs

• Act as a resource for staff on specific technical issues and/or questions

• Represent and promote the firm through involvement with networking groups, referral sources, community, and industry activities

• Be an active participating member of the firm’s management team

Essential Leadership Functions:

• Participate in internal educational programs as an instructor or discussion leader

• Support training of staff members, offer guidance and direction, share expertise, and provide on-the-job learning opportunities

• Participate in firm initiatives that promote a positive working environment and vibrant culture

• Understand and embrace the importance of the firm’s Core Values and their role in the success of the business

• Attend firm leadership meetings, assist in development of business plans and strategy

• Communicate important accounting and auditing developments affecting the firm’s clients

• Possess a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on accounting and tax matters

• Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax/accounting or other legislation that could affect the business climate

Requirements

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or MBA/MBT

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing attest engagements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising and directing work of staff

• Work history that demonstrates a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects and clients managed

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software programs

• Possession of strong communication and organization skills

Education and Experience:

1. Current CPA license is required

2. Must be a member of good standing with the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy

3. As a licensed CPA, you must complete the required amount of CPE credits needed to maintain your license.

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