Audit Senior Manager

Armanino LLP•Austin, TX

22h•$115,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager manages processes for assurance-related deliverables, including audited financial statements and letters and reports for management and third parties, across multiple clients and engagements. The role extends beyond project management to practice management, improving department or niche economics, developing individual expertise, enhancing client service, and developing professional staff. The Senior Manager communicates with clients throughout the year, serves as an advisor, and brings added value to client relationships. The position also contributes to practice development, firm and department business processes, training, and the professional development of less experienced staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
CPA license.
At least 7 years of experience working in a public accounting firm.
At least 2 years of managerial experience.
Assurance leadership, guidance, or supervisory experience.
Advanced understanding of applicable U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage engagement workflow and deliverables for multiple clients, including audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements and internal control and management letters, while managing risk, engagement economics, service objectives, and deadlines.
Identify and resolve accounting and audit technical issues affecting engagements.
Lead engagement planning, including timing, resources, risk assessment, reliance on internal controls, and the audit or other engagement approach.
Determine and approve staffing, resource needs, and engagement schedules.
Review engagement work papers and deliverables to ensure they meet firm and professional standards.
Delegate assignments to supervisors and managers based on skills, development needs, schedules, and engagement economics.
Participate in the peer review process.
Maintain technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit methods through continuing professional education or other training.
Lead research on complex or new accounting and financial reporting issues and prepare supporting memorandums.
Coordinate and monitor services provided by other departments and niches in connection with engagements.
Keep the partner informed about client updates, engagement status, budget-to-actual status, and technical issues.
Maintain at least one area of industry expertise.
Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets.
Prepare client billings and collect outstanding accounts.
Use assurance department methodologies, processes, and tools to improve engagement efficiency and client profitability.
Serve as the primary year-round client contact and trusted advisor, discussing business updates, needs, potential solutions, accounting issues, and engagement matters.
Understand partner and service-line capabilities and seek to cross-sell services that benefit clients.
Prepare presentations for audit exit meetings, audit committee meetings, and board meetings.
Participate in early practice development activities, including building a professional network or referral sources, assisting with proposals, writing articles, and supporting partners’ practice development activities.
Participate in developing and improving firm and department business processes.
Serve as an instructor in firm and department training programs and meetings.
Develop less experienced professionals through formal performance feedback, career counseling, and mentoring of managers and below.