Assurance Manager

KRS CPAs, LLC; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off policy (PTO)

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life & ADD Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Performance Bonus

Exceptional company culture

Job summary

A CPA firm in Paramus is seeking an Assurance Manager with 7-10 years of experience to lead audit engagements. This role entails supervising teams, managing client communications, and understanding U.S. GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will have a CPA license and display exceptional leadership and analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Active CPA License required.
• 7-10+ years with public accounting audit experience.
• Proficient in assurance applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit engagements and manage multiple client deadlines.
• Review financial statements and communicate audit issues to clients.
• Train team members on assurance procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Accounting

Masters in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Engagement Manager

Job description

KRS CPAs, LLC is a growing CPA firm located in Paramus, NJ seeking an Assurance Manager with 7-10+ years’ experience to join our team. As an Assurance Manager, you’ll be responsible for supervising, directing and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work and “wrap-up” stages of an Audit client engagement. You will also be expected to; communicate accounting and audit issues to clients, review and analyze U.S. GAAP financial statements and financial projections, prepare and review audit work papers while understanding and utilizing KRS’ Assurance/Audit methodology. The ideal candidate will be able to meet these expectations, and be considered for a potential Assurance/Audit Partner role.

KRS CPAs, LLC is a winner of consecutive NJBIZ and Accounting Today "Best Places to Work" awards. We value our employees and are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Leading and supervising the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently while efficiently meeting client deadlines
• GAAP - Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles.
• GAAS - Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement
• Creating and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
• Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
• Work with engagement team to make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Train team on assurance procedures
• Review workpapers and provide written/verbal feedback
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations

Preferred Qualifications / Requirements:

• Active CPA License (required)
• 7-10+ years with public accounting audit
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Accounting (Masters a plus)
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (Engagement Manager) preferred
• Experience managing staff
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP and GAAS rules and standards
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
  

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy (PTO), summer hours, and holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & ADD Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Dress for Your Day Attire
• Exceptional company culture, frequent team events
• Equal Opportunity Employer