Audit Manager
IFG
Salary Mid-Point: $120,000 Location: Pittsburgh PA Job Type: Permanent IFG - Pittsburgh is actively recruiting an Audit Manager. The Audit Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing, accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the firm. Managers are responsible for complying with professional standards and regulations.
Responsibilities of the Audit Manager
Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement. Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures, delegates responsibilities to audit staff when possible in order to maximize workflow. Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business and industries they serve. Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff. Motivates staff by providing accurate, specific and timely feedback and evaluating their strengths, weakness and progress continually so that staff can make modifications when necessary and continue to grow in their professional development, and acting as a mentor to less experienced staff. Develops and manages budgets for engagements and reviews causes of any significant deviations from predetermined budgets. Prepares engagement letter for approval by partner. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by preparing performance evaluations. Maintain high professional standards. Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes issues and recommends solutions. Communicates progress of engagements, issues and resolutions to client. Prepares invoices to clients and communicates details of fees to clients. Assists in departmental or firm administration functions as assigned by the Audit Partners Able to acquire, develop and retain clients. Nurtures and develops relationships with prospective clients for services performed by the firm. Manage all client engagements, regardless of complexity, in an efficient, timely, and professional way. Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff. Anticipates issues areas of engagement and questions that will arise. Ensures that financial statements, and other reports are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards and other regulatory groups.
Requirements of the Audit Manager
Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's degree in accounting. A Bachelor's or Advanced degree in another business discipline may qualify if it includes enough accounting credits to qualify for the CPA exam. A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required. Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbal and written. Continuing professional education as established by the AICPA and applicable state society, averaging 40 hours annually. Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs and applicable state society. Proficient in use of computers and be familiar with tax software (preferably CCH) and tax research software. Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars, using a personal vehicle. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars, often using a personal vehicle. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Overtime and Saturday work may be required from mid-January through end of April as well as other times throughout the year depending on client needs.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Clayton Juth at 412-539-1434 x230 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.
ABOUT IFG
IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.
Responsibilities of the Audit Manager
Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement. Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures, delegates responsibilities to audit staff when possible in order to maximize workflow. Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business and industries they serve. Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff. Motivates staff by providing accurate, specific and timely feedback and evaluating their strengths, weakness and progress continually so that staff can make modifications when necessary and continue to grow in their professional development, and acting as a mentor to less experienced staff. Develops and manages budgets for engagements and reviews causes of any significant deviations from predetermined budgets. Prepares engagement letter for approval by partner. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by preparing performance evaluations. Maintain high professional standards. Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes issues and recommends solutions. Communicates progress of engagements, issues and resolutions to client. Prepares invoices to clients and communicates details of fees to clients. Assists in departmental or firm administration functions as assigned by the Audit Partners Able to acquire, develop and retain clients. Nurtures and develops relationships with prospective clients for services performed by the firm. Manage all client engagements, regardless of complexity, in an efficient, timely, and professional way. Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff. Anticipates issues areas of engagement and questions that will arise. Ensures that financial statements, and other reports are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards and other regulatory groups.
Requirements of the Audit Manager
Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's degree in accounting. A Bachelor's or Advanced degree in another business discipline may qualify if it includes enough accounting credits to qualify for the CPA exam. A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required. Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbal and written. Continuing professional education as established by the AICPA and applicable state society, averaging 40 hours annually. Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs and applicable state society. Proficient in use of computers and be familiar with tax software (preferably CCH) and tax research software. Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars, using a personal vehicle. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars, often using a personal vehicle. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Overtime and Saturday work may be required from mid-January through end of April as well as other times throughout the year depending on client needs.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Clayton Juth at 412-539-1434 x230 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.
ABOUT IFG
IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.
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