Audit Director - Flexible work from home hours

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: Well established, highly profitable CPA firm offers an exceptional career opportunity for an Audit Senior Manager or Director. Prefer a generalist who has experience managing audits for both SEC and closely held clients in a variety of industries. May base in either Denver, San Jose, San Francisco, West Los Angeles, Irvine, Riverside, or Woodland Hills, CA. Flexible work from home hours until the Covid crisis subsides with the possibility of permanently working from home.We offer a very reasonable work / life balance, fast track promotions, and above market compensation packages. Prefer candidates currently (or recently) at an Audit Manager or above level with a Big-4, national, or large local CPA firms. Will consider working remotely and/or relocation assistance. The Senior Manager / Director is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Senior Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Senior Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.Essential Functions:Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagementMaintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client---s businessDemonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for carrying out assurance engagements and advising clientsPlans, schedules and staffs engagements using Firm policies and proceduresMaintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriatenessPrepares engagement letters for approval by PartnerEvaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staffAdheres to engagement time budgetsSupervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staffAnticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will ariseKeeps Partner informed of all the important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutionsAdheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processesEnsures that financial statements, reviews, and other documents or deliverables are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standardsCommunicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to clientsWorks to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluationsPrepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accountsPossesses a complete knowledge of the Firm---s philosophy and its opinions on financial mattersMaintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible audit or other legislation that could affect the business climateResponsible for the development, coaching and training of manager, senior, semi-seniors and staff accountantsMust be familiar with the qualifications of all Assurance & Advisory staff members for the development and instruction of their training needsParticipates in performance reviews and evaluations of accounting professionalsMinimum Qualifications:A minimum of five years--- experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managedMinimum of one to two (1-2) years--- experience in a management positionBachelor---s degree in accounting, or Master---s degree in accountingMinimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skillsA current and valid CPA license is required for Manager and above level employeesSuccess Factors:Participates in career development programs to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skillsOutstanding oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple engagements/multi-taskDesire to mentor/train staffDesire to do business developmentSalary: ConfidentialLocation: Denver, COPosted: January 11th 2021Minimum Degree: Bachelor of ScienceRelocation Assistance:Available

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