Assurance Supervisor
Whittlesey · Hamden, CT · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Whittlesey is a diverse team providing assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services to today’s business leaders. We have been named one of the “Best of the Best” Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with key team members, including auditors, analysts, and client representatives, to align on engagement objectives and client expectations.
- Review and ensure the accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of audit documentation for associate and senior associate work.
- Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, monitor progress to meet deadlines.
- Cookordination engagement schedules, ensure team members are informed and appropriately assigned.
- Lead engagement planning, including budgeting and risk assessment, by proactively collaborating with client management and the team.
- Delegate tasks based on engagement budgets and communicate expectations to ensure client satisfaction.
- Maintain engagement progress, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance with quality control standards throughout the audit process.
- Provide technical expertise to our team members and clients while staying updated on industry standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, and/or equivalent years of experience.
- CPA license or actively pursuing CPA license.
- 150 credit hours for CPA certification or actively pursuing.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in tax compliance.
- Industry specific knowledge required.
- Must possess a valid state drivers’ license.
Qualifications
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.
Skills
- Collaboration and community are key values in our culture.
- Expertise in industry standards.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Strong communication and delegation skills.
- Technical expertise in tax compliance.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Competitive paid time off program.
- Subsidized medical and dental coverage.
- LTD and life insurance, all paid entirely by the Firm.
- Profit sharing in a 401(k) plan.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in this posting.
Schedule
This position is a hybrid position, alternating between working remotely at the office or client locations.