External Audit & Assurance Supervisory/Management position, focused on a variety of mid-large sized Financial Services clients, with a focus on Insurance & Asset Management verticals.

• Professional Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate to plan audit objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk
  • Establish the expectations of the audit team and value of client services to be delivered
  • Lead multiple audit engagements at the same time and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive results-based environment
  • Provide guidance and participate in the performance of audit procedures that impact complex or specialized issues facing a client
  • Identify accounting and audit risks using US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, IAS, and PCAOB auditing standards
  • Manage all engagement fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
  • Successfully manage the engagement team against the budget and alter budget if required
  • Assist with managing client engagement administrative tasks including staffing, billing & collections, and ensure profitability targets are met
  • Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues to engagement partner as they arise
  • Understand clients' industries and recognize business trends, emerging industry and technical developments and key performance drivers impacting clients' business
  • Participate in the development and professional growth of other audit staff through knowledge sharing, on-site training, timely performance feedback, and other firm initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients' and begin to identify opportunities for expanded services
  • Develop a strategy for successful long-term professional relationships and centers of influence to effectuate business growth
  • Ensure self-professional development with technical specialization and on-going education

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in accounting or a business-related field of study
  • CPA active license
  • 4-8 years of current or recent experience providing financial audit services in a CPA firm or professional services practice
  • Previous work experience developing and executing audit strategies for Financial Services clients within Asset Management & Insurance, or similar SEC registrants
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, IAS and PCAOB AS
  • Demonstrated success leading teams and mentoring other audit staff on multiple client engagements simultaneously
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Working knowledge of ProSystem Engagement and other audit preparation software programs
  • A strong record of developing and sustaining profitable client relationships
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work extra hours as needed and travel to various client locations at times