Assurance Manager

DHJJ; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Dress for your day

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Naperville is seeking a licensed CPA with at least 5 years of relevant experience to apply their expertise in financial reporting. The role emphasizes relationship-building with clients, managing assignment budgets, and mentoring team members. The firm offers remote/hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits packages including health insurance, 401(k), and paid parental leave. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a CPA role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise to review and analyze financial statements.
• Manage assignment budgets and improve profitability.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Financial reporting standards

Communication skills

Management skills

Team building

Ownership and accountability

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CPA

Job description

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.

A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth tax issues, and can be part of our practice groups to deepen your experience further. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday! Your growth here is limitless.

Who You Are:

You are a licensed CPA with deep knowledge of compliance with and at least 5 years of experience. You enjoy helping clients and sharing knowledge with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem. You are looking to advance to a Principal and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities:

• Apply technical expertise to review and analyze prepared financial statements to support team members in meeting client expectations.
• Use well-developed understanding of client businesses to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions.
• Manage assignment budgets, anticipate and communicate budget issues, identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability, prepare billing, and assist in cash collections.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, gaining trust and respect based on a demonstrated understanding of their business and ability to help achieve improvement goals.
• Share and transfer knowledge with team members.
• Successfully structure motivated, empowered, and diverse teams to successfully meet client expectations and help develop client relationships.
• Provide Associates and Seniors with guidance, coaching, and support in career development and area of specialty.
• Apply new approaches to proposal development and effectively manages resources contributing to proposal initiatives.
• Keep informed of recruitment needs and use external peer network and relationships to refer potential candidates.
• Write and publish articles with the research and assistance of associates and senior associates

Required Skills:

• Thorough understanding of financial reporting standards and professional regulations
• Excellent communication andpresentation skills
• Excellent management, team building and organizational skills
• Successful management of multiple client engagements
• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Produce high-quality work under deadlines
• Particular attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

• CPA required
• 5+ years of related experience

DHJJ Perks:

• Remote/hybrid work options
• Dress for your day
• Flexible schedules
• Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients

Benefits:

• Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group life insurance through AICPA
• 10 1/2 paid holidays per year
• PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
• Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm