Audit Manager, EBP

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the engagement and workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements, including audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements, and internal control and management letters, to minimize risk and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines
• Identify and resolve accounting and audit technical issues impacting the engagement
• Leads the engagement planning process in terms of timing, risk assessment, reliance on internal controls, audit or other engagement approach
• 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
• Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule and engagement economics
• Participate in the peer review process
• Continually build on technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources
• Conduct or review research of complex or new accounting and financial reporting issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions
• Cook up and monitor the services provided by other departments and niches
• 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
• Aids in developing fee quotes and budgets
• Preparation of client billings and collection of outstanding accounts
• Utilizes assurance department methodologies, processes and tools to enhance assurance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability
• Developing into a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for client throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related 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
• Oversees the preparation of presentations for audit exit and audit committee 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
• Participates in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes
• Serves as an instructor in firm and department training programs and meetings
• Develops less experienced professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring to those below manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA license
• Minimum 5 years Public Accounting experience, including management of Employee Benefit Plan audit engagements. Assurance leadership, guidance or supervisory experience is required
• Advanced understanding of accounting (GAAP) and assurance (GAAS) procedures and standards for Employee Benefit Plans
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manager role
• Preferred Qualifications

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered Armanino property and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $120,800-$158,400. For Southern California, Washington, New York and Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $111,200-$151,500. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $101,100-$137,700. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.