Assurance Manager

Sorren; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays including winter break

Paid parental leave

Mentorship and CPA exam support

Firm-sponsored events

End-of-busy-season celebrations

Job summary

Sorren in Idaho seeks an experienced assurance professional to lead complex engagements, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures. You will apply GAAP/GAAS expertise, plan engagements, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure compliance.

You will supervise and mentor staff, review workpapers and financial statements, communicate with clients, develop new proposals, and help foster strong relationships while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of assurance experience.
• CPA license or eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Expertise in audit standards and financial reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex engagements and align with firm goals.
• Proficiency in audit software and related tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor team members and collaborate with clients.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple engagements effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Analytical thinking to address complex audit and accounting issues.
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of complex assurance engagements including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Plan engagements by managing budgets, staffing, and scope of work; revise programs as necessary.
• Supervise, train, and mentor team members with constructive feedback.
• Monitor project completion to ensure productivity, profitability, and adherence to audit objectives.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit programs for accuracy and compliance.
• Assess findings, classify control deficiencies, and prepare letters for clients.
• Prepare proposals for new assurance work and set profitable fee structures.
• Communicate with clients and team members on project status and issues.
• Develop client relationships to ensure expectations are defined and met.
• Engage in professional development and meet deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA license or eligible

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Manage a variety of complex assurance projects, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures.

Apply expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks to evaluate audit risks and guide strategy.

Plan engagements by managing budgets, staffing, and scope of work, revising programs as necessary.

Supervise, train, and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback to ensure growth and performance.

Monitor project completion to ensure team productivity, profitability, and adherence to audit objectives.

Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit programs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Assess findings, classify control deficiencies, and prepare management and governance letters for clients.

Prepare proposals for new assurance work, setting realistic and profitable fee structures.

Communicate effectively with clients and team members to address project statuses and audit issues.

Foster and develop meaningful client relationships to ensure expectations are clearly defined and met.

Participate in professional development through training sessions and independent learning opportunities.

Demonstrate strong time management skills to prioritize engagements and meet deadlines.

Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.

Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual and team performance and overall firm productivity.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in assurance-related work
• CPA license or eligible
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Expertise in audit standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks
• Ability to manage complex engagements and align with firm goals
• Proficiency in audit software and related tools
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor team members and collaborate with clients
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple engagements effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Analytical thinking to address complex audit and accounting issues
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Compensation

California compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $143,000.

Colorado compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $143,000.

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Discretionary incentive compensation is based on firm, group, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 - January 1)
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
• Mentorship and career development programs
• CPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure
• Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
• Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Sorren is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.