Audit Director

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The Senior Manager is responsible for the management of the processes for all assurance-related deliverables, includingbut not limited to audited financial statements, various letters and reports to management and third parties, for multiple clients and engagements. The Senior Manager’s responsibilities extend beyond project management to engaging in practice management activities, engaging in activities to enhance department or niche economics, developing individual expertise, enhancing overall client service, and developing department or niche professional staff.  The Senior Manager communicates with clients beyond the course of engagements and are expected to be more of an advisor and bring added value to the relationship.

Job Responsibilities 

• Manage the engagement and workflow of all deliverables for multiple clients, 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.  

• Lead the engagement planning process in terms of timing, resources, risk assessment, reliance on internal controls, audit, or other engagement approach.  

• Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement schedules.  

• Review engagement work papers and related deliverables to ensure that firm and professional standards are met.  

• Delegate assignments to supervisors and/or manager(s) considering their skills, development needs, schedule, and engagement economics.  

• Participate in the peer review process. 

• Maintain technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources.  

• Lead the research of complex or new accounting and financial reporting issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions.  

• Coordinate and monitor the services provided by other departments and niches as they relate to the engagement(s) 

• Keep the partner informed about client updates, engagement, budget to actual status, and technical issues. 

• Already developed and currently maintain at least one area of industry expertise.  

• Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets.  

• Prepare client billings and collection of outstanding accounts.  

• Utilize assurance department methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance assurance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability.  

• Act as 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.  

• Know about the services and capabilities of partners and other service lines and seek to cross sell other services that will benefit the client.  

• Prepare presentations for audit exit, audit committee meetings and board meetings. 

• Actively involve 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  

• Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes.  

• Serve as an instructor in firm and department training programs and meetings.  

• Develop less experienced professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring to Manager(s) and below. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field   

• CPA license   

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a public accounting firm  

• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience 

• Assurance leadership, guidance or supervisory experience is required.  

• Advanced understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (“GAAS”) 

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree

"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.

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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

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