Manager - Accounting Advisory

Career Advancement

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Core Responsibilities

• Oversee progress of entire engagement in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Research complex technical accounting topics, identify relevant guidance, and corresponding SEC rules and regulations.
• Begin to write basic technical accounting memos.
• Knowledge sharing with the staff and seniors to develop more in-depth knowledge of preparation and review of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Establish an in-depth understanding of how to assess the accuracy of complex financial statement areas such as SOCF, Equity, and EPS and identity disclosures which are inaccurate/incomplete.
• Identify more complex scope problems that may arise within the engagement, as well as opportunities for ancillary service offerings. Bring them to the attention of the engagement director.
• Lead all client calls, manage project status with managers and staff.
• Develop project plans and accurate completion of project plans at the deliverable level.
• Responsible for understanding engagement economics, leveraging the team appropriately, monitoring margin, scheduling, invoicing, etc.
• Build in person connections with the team, peers and senior leaders in the Firm.
• Participate in the performance process to provide feedback for team members.
• Identify additional training or parts of engagements that are beneficial for team members education.
• Reach out to Human Resources when potential issues arise.
• Continue coaching the team to share knowledge in connection with the CPE committee to develop team members for the next level.
• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition.
• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Close to obtaining CPA Certification.
• 7+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.