Assurance Manager

PBMares LLP•Norfolk, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Assurance Manager to join our firm. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and advancement, with a clear path to partnership with our firm.The Manager is accountable for all phases of the client audit engagement, including budget, staff, planning, production, first level or final review, total work quality and profitability of the engagement. This position acts in a leadership role, setting an ethical, technical, quality and leadership example for direct reports and colleagues. A manager is a CPA and is an integral part of the management team. The position of Manager is a technical position which functions to oversee and be accountable for all phases of the client engagement. PBMares Core Values: Integrity Trust Respect Accountability Caring What you get: Diverse work engagements Ability to coach and mentor junior team members The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm. Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA. Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays per year Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment. Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually Path to Partnership program

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
5+ years of public accounting experience
CPA license required
Working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulations
Displays the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Will have primary client responsibility, and, in some cases, will oversee a specific area of client service.
Responsible for the development and leadership of their direct reports and others.
Projects and plans the timing of the workload for staff management; promotes the most efficient and profitable operation of the Firm.
Possess knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and be conversant with its reports and its letters relating to matters of policy.
Makes broad decisions in the course of their work.
Stays current on publications within the industry and understands their impact on clients.
Manages multiple engagements and teams and responsible for coordinating with the Partner.
Anticipates client needs and proactively shares relevant and timely information regarding economic or industry trends.
Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others.
Proposes outcomes to critical issues.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices and applies knowledge in performing and supervising work.
Conducts detailed review to assure engagement is completed in accordance with applicable firm policies and professional standards.
Ensures each engagement is administered efficiently by developing budgets and proactively managing the hours spent by each engagement member.