Job Description

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs noth a Senior Audit Manager and an Audit Manager, who have a Government and Non-Profit specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment

The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff.  Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow.  Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm.  Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
• Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of our audit approach
• Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in auditing local and state governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, etc.) in California and/or Oregon
• Holds a current and valid CPA’s license
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
• Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, Standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment (work from home, office or client location)
• Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars

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