Assurance Manager

Vaco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Assurance Manager in Indianapolis to lead assurance engagements and teams. CPA is required, with extensive public accounting experience to drive risk assessments, planning, and client service.

You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and execution of audit plans, review workpapers and financial statements, and mentor staff while maintaining high-quality standards and timely delivery for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA license preferred; active status viewed as a plus.
• 5+ years of audit experience in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assurance engagements and risk assessments, including budgeting, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Review workpapers and financial statements for assurance files and director review.
• Develop and execute audit plans with defined tests, scope, and schedules.

Skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Quick learner

High-performance standards

Advanced Excel

Direct report experience

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assurance Manager - Indy - Great Compensation/Benefits!

Assurance Manager

CPA required; Public accounting experience required

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Create and execute audit 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.
• Train, develop, and mentor staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Engage in research and technical discussions, seeking guidance when needed.
• 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.
• Evaluating and developing internal processes, procedures, and guidelines.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's in Accounting required

Work Experience

• 5+ years of audit experience

Certification

• Licensed and active CPA preferred

Knowledge and skills

• Self-starter who can lead projects with minimal supervision from management
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings
• Desire to take on the responsibility of leading a team of tax professionals
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in fast-paced environment
• Vigorous work ethic and high-performance standards
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Direct report experience

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to...

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).