Audit Manager

About the Role

GHJ focuses on helping forward-thinking, entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services designed to help companies with compliance, reporting and strategic planning. The firm provides clients with access to industry resources and benchmarking that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through events, blogs and publications. The team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence. GHJ seeks employees who are more than just auditors, but strive to be true advisors and collaborators with clients. With a commitment to anytime/anywhere work, support of flexible work environments and a passion for health and wellness, the Firm wants people who live their best lives, for themselves, their family and GHJ and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff
• Manage multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously
• Schedule, staff, and coordinate engagement workflow
• Develop and train staff
• Make associations to develop new business for the firm
• Manage all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year; possess a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business
• Plan, schedule and staff engagements using firm policies and procedures
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; review staff assignments for appropriateness
• Prepare engagement letter for approval by partner
• Evaluate internal controls and work programs prepared by staff
• Adhere to engagement time budgets
• Supervise seniors and staff and provide on-the-job training; review work papers and reports prepared by staff
• Anticipate problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Keep partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Ensure that financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards
• Communicate progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client
• Work to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations
• Prepare invoices to clients, communicate details of fees to clients, and assist in collection of overdue accounts
• Possess a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on financial matters
• Maintain a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible legislation that could affect the business climate
• Assist in recruiting, developing training aids, and act as an instructor in professional development programs
• Prepare other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners
• Participate in firm's practice development efforts
• Build client relationships
• Market, network and develop business
• Apply knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies
• Supervise, direct and review the results of the engagement
• Manage engagement profitability – billings and collections
• Participate in firm's committees and management meetings
• Become a part of the firm's Mentoring Program
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent
• CPA certification
• At least six (6) years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements
• Participate in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 6+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment

Pay

$135,000 to $160,000