Bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager / Business Developer

About the Role

Rödl is seeking a bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager to work with a select team providing auditing services to predominantly US-Inbound International Businesses. This role involves supporting our Dean Dorton & Rödl USA Joint Venture in Cincinnati, OH, and candidates will also be considered in the Philadelphia, PA area. The ideal candidate has public accounting experience as an audit manager, along with experience and interest in expanding business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered
• Participate in performing audit procedures for assigned clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives that comply with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the audit client
• Engage in business development activities to expand our German client base
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
• Delegate work to team members successfully
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintain professional education and continually develop skills
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams
• Understand the firm and its clients and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
• Moderate travel, generally during busy season (January - mid-April)

Requirements

• 5-10 years of professional experience in audit and assurance services
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
• Fluent German writing and communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Open-minded and interested in activities such as networking and presenting seminars

Preferred Qualifications

• USA and/or German CPA license or similar certification
• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• ProSystem fx Engagement experience
• CCH Axcess experience

Benefits

• Cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• Investment in team member growth through regular feedback sessions
• Team-building events and celebrations for deadlines
• Firm-wide recognition of career and personal milestones
• Truly global workplace with a diverse intercultural setting

Pay

Base Pay Range in Chicago, Manhattan & Denver Metropolitan Areas: $90,000-$150,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

About Rödl

Since 1977, Rödl has been both trusted partner and trailblazer. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, we deliver solutions in legal advisory, tax consulting, audit & assurance, advisory & IT, and business process outsourcing. Our focus is on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) merged in 2001, creating a firm with extensive experience among U.S. certified public accountants and bilingual professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA). Our integrated approach prioritizes collaboration and internal synergy to provide holistic client support.