Senior Assurance Manager

Whittlesey•Holyoke, MA

1d•$150,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Whittlesey is hiring a Senior Assurance Manager to join its Assurance team. This is a hybrid position, with team members alternating between remote work, the office, and client locations. The role leads large client strategic planning initiatives, oversees audit engagement profitability and budgets, coordinates large engagements, and provides technical guidance and training to team members. Whittlesey describes its culture as collaborative and community-oriented, with personal coaching, an open-door leadership policy, and opportunities to participate in volunteerism. The firm offers flexible work schedules depending on department needs and a competitive paid time off program. The annual salary range is $150,000–$235,000; compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent years of experience.
CPA license required.
At least 8 years of experience in assurance compliance.
Industry-specific knowledge required.
Previous experience managing work teams required.
Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Lead large client strategic planning initiatives, including analysis, plan development, and presentations, to drive Firm revenue.
Oversee audit profitability by implementing measures to enhance procedures and improve financial performance.
Manage client billing, including timely invoice preparation and follow-up on cash collections, to maximize engagement profitability.
Establish and manage audit-service project budgets throughout engagements, adjusting them as needed to maintain profitability.
Coordinate phases of large engagements, including staff requirements, scheduling, and logistics.
Provide technical expertise to team members, stay current with industry standards, and lead training initiatives.