- Professional
- Office in Raleigh
Description
- Manage all aspects of assurance engagements and risk assessments, including budgeting and scheduling, executing processes and procedures, championing team members, prioritizing tasks, and managing internal and external deadlines.
- Review workpapers and financial statements, preparing assurance files and binders for assurance director review.
- Manage client relationships by serving as a main point of contact for the client and proactively address client needs while advocating for firm services (including cross-selling).
- Create and execute assurance plans, including designing of appropriate tests, identifying scope, and planning schedules for engagements using proper leveraging.
- Obtain strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and assurance methodologies, ensuring adherence of these within client engagements.
- Coordinate with engagement teams to ensure timely completion of tasks to meet client expectations and deadlines.
- Stay up to date on technical updates and industry trends, sharing relevant information and insights with internal team members and external clients.
- Begin to specialize in specific industries or niches.
- Train, develop, and mentor staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment. Be a champion for firm culture and core values.
- Engage in research and technical discussions, seeking guidance when needed.
- Build technical expertise, leadership skills, and/or client management capabilities.
- Communicate effectively, setting clear expectations and responsibilities for engagement teams and clients.
- Utilize strong relationship management skills to build rapport with internal team members and external stakeholders.
- Adhere to firm policies while completing firm administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and new client proposals.
- Maintain compliance of assurance continuing education requirements (e.g., Yellow Book, EBP).
- Meet productivity goals.
- Participate in firm-sponsored events and activities.
- Participate in team and firm non-charge activities of interest, such as:
- Recruiting activities, including interviewing and evaluating candidates.
- Evaluating and developing internal processes, procedures, and guidelines.
- Contributing to the development of training materials and leading training sessions.
- Joining an internal committee or initiative.
- Serving as a career advisor to assurance team members, monitoring team member performance, providing feedback, and facilitating growth opportunities.
- Assisting in business development efforts, including attending industry events, networking with potential clients, and promoting the firm's services.
- Actively seeking out opportunities to participate in local community activities by volunteering or joining an external board/committee.
- Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five to six years of experience in an assurance or accounting related role.
- CPA licensure required.
- Other certifications demonstrating specialization (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor) may be required.
- Health insurance – medical, vision, dental
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs.
- Retirement benefits – 401(K) match and best-in-class automatic profit sharing
- Telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellness program reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability insurance