Senior Manager, Assurance

Forvis Mazars • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Assurance manages audit engagements and supports client growth, retention, and service excellence. The role applies technical accounting and audit expertise to complex client matters, ensures work meets professional standards, and develops assurance professionals through coaching and performance feedback. The position also manages engagement resources and budgets, represents the firm at industry events, and maintains expertise through continuing professional education. Travel for client engagements and internal meetings is required and may include overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant audit experience.
• Current and valid CPA license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings, including travel with overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Caseware software for financial reporting and audit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of audit engagements, coordinating fieldwork and ensuring procedures are completed on time in accordance with professional standards and client expectations.
• Apply knowledge of GAAP to support accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and identification of discrepancies or risks.
• Research complex accounting and audit matters, apply findings to client engagements, and communicate conclusions in written reports.
• Review audit workpapers for accuracy, completeness, professional-standard compliance, and appropriate documentation and support for identified risks and issues.
• Lead presentations to audit committees and boards.
• Promote client service excellence and build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development.
• Mentor and manage assurance professionals, including providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to resolve scheduling conflicts and deliver engagements on time and cost-effectively.
• Maintain technical expertise through Continuing Professional Education and stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums to enhance brand visibility and cultivate business opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Robust total rewards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior