Job Description
Progressive regonal CPA firm needs an Audit Manager who has a State and Local Government specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment. Relocation assistance available.
The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
- Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
- Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
- Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
- Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approach
- Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying scope expansion opportunities
- Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
- Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
- Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
- Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
- Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
- Holds a current and valid CPA license
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
- Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
- Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance
- Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
- Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors
- Exposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizations
Working Conditions
- Hybrid working environment (work from home, firm office or client location) as needed to services the clients appropriately and train staff
- Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
- Out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars
- Overtime work expected as needed throughout the year, with concentration of overtime work expected August through February
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Charter Schoolsunmatched
- Contact Managementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Financial Auditunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)unmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- Government Standardsunmatched
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Local Governmentunmatched
- Nonprofitunmatched
- Operations Controlunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Reviewsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Public Accountingunmatched
- Seminarsunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- State Governmentunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
- Work From Homeunmatched
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
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