Assurance Manager

Honkamp Krueger & Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Honkamp Krueger & Co. is seeking an assurance manager to lead engagement planning and review workpapers for audits and client deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong assurance background and the ability to guide teams towards delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, proposal development, and managing workflow for multiple clients. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years' related experience in assurance.
• Proficient in US GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning and risk assessment.
• Review workpapers to ensure standards are met.
• Oversee client deliverables for multiple engagements.

Skills

Assurance background

Collaboration

Leadership

Financial reporting requirements

Technical skills in auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teammate

Suralink

Pfx Engagement

Job description

Who We Are:

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions. Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you’ll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

A Typical Day in the Life:

As an assurance manager, you will lead the engagement planning process by determining appropriate staff, timing, risk assessment, and reliance on internal controls to formulate an engagement approach. Also, you will review workpapers and related deliverables to ensure that firm and professional standards are met; as well as oversee the engagement and workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements, including audits, reviews and compilations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively review engagement documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Advanced proficiency in the appropriate technical skills to perform risk assessment procedures, to perform appropriate audit procedures, to perform quality control assessment procedures and to analyze and conclude appropriately.
• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting requirements applicable to assigned areas including US GAAP, FRF for SMEs, Tax, Modified Cash basis.
• Advanced proficiency in technical skills related to US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Statements for Accounting and Review Services.
• Effective team leader on projects and assignments.
• Lead proposal development.
• Perform administrative functions such as billing, scheduling, and monitoring deadlines.
• Identify and lead pursuits to provide additional services for existing client base and prospective clients.
• Oversee the administration of engagement including initial budget, deviations from budget, scheduling adjustments, client obstacles, etc.
• Identify technical issues involving changes in client’s business or professional standards and regulations and then lead efforts to research and document resolution of the issue.

The Ideal Candidate

Will have a strong background in assurance, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to lead teams while delivering high-quality work for clients.

Requirements

• Six to eight years' related experience and bachelor's degree (B.A.) in an accounting related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365, Teammate, Suralink, and Pfx Engagement.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other applicable certification(s) required.
• Maintain CPE requirements for all applicable licenses.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk).
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible schedules and summer Fridays

EOE