Manager- Audit

Managers may work as the engagement lead or under the direct supervision of Senior Managers dependent upon the nature of the client engagement. Managers must have strong communication skills as they interact with both the client and firm team members. They also must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines. They train and lead senior associates and associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

* Works as part of a team to provide audit engagement services for clients
* Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are performed including gathering information from the client, leading planning meetings, performing risk assessment, overseeing fieldwork procedures, and seeing the audit report through to final issuance
* Oversees and reviews work of Senior Associates and Associates including training and mentoring
* Uses excellent judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting-related reports and provide financial analysis in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
* Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs
* Is a key point of contact for the client on day-to-day accounting matters
* Provides feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders
* Participates in the area of business development
* Utilized cloud-based technology and other audit software
* Seeks out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services

Keys to Success

* Overall client satisfaction
* Efficient use of standard technology
* Demonstrates competency in mentoring staff in accordance with firm Career Development guidelines
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Accurate recording of accounting transactions
* Establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and clients
* Meeting overall budget and goals

Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred
* 5+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting
* Experience in governmental and/or non-for-profit preferred
* Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred
* Understanding of GAAP and GAAS
* Strong technology skills
* Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
* Team player
* Ability to think innovatively