Assurance Manager

Geffen Mesher; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

Hybrid work

Transit reimbursement

FSAs

On-site gym

Employee referral

Job summary

Geffen Mesher is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to lead audit, review, and assurance engagements for a diverse client base. You will guide engagement teams, manage budgets, and advise clients on accounting and regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes staff development and delivering high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge, and proven leadership in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years in public accounting assurance/audit/attest with progression in responsibility.
• Active CPA license
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and audit methodologies.
• Leadership in supervising, mentoring and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assurance engagements through full lifecycle.
• Evaluate complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters.
• Manage engagement economics with pricing, budgeting, and staffing.
• Develop client relationships with executives and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting teams.
• Support business development and cross-selling within construction sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Audit methodologies

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Digital workpapers

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Description

GMCO is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to join our growing public accounting practice. This role is ideal for a collaborative and client-focused professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional client service.

As an Assurance Manager, you will lead and manage audit, review, and assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries while serving as a key advisor to business owners, executives, and engagement teams. You will oversee engagement execution, provide technical guidance, manage engagement economics, and foster strong client relationships throughout the year. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop emerging professionals while contributing to the continued success and growth of the firm's assurance practice.

The ideal candidate brings a commitment to quality, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to balance client needs, team development, and engagement objectives in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage assurance engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle ensuring appropriate stakeholder involvement, timely execution, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies.
• Evaluate complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters, providing recommendations and guidance to clients, engagement teams and firm leadership.
• Manage engagement economics with financial and operational discipline by overseeing pricing, budgeting, billing, scope management, staffing, and resource allocation while meeting profitability and delivery expectations.
• Act as a trusted business advisor by developing and maintaining strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders through proactive communication regarding engagement status, audit findings, accounting developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Help clients identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, operational performance, internal controls, and overall business effectiveness.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Support business development initiatives by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities within existing relationships, supporting cross-selling efforts and developing new business opportunities, within the construction sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates through engagement supervision, performance feedback, coaching, internal training, and career development guidance.
• Support firm initiatives and operational excellence by contributing ideas, embracing change, promoting collaboration, and demonstrating a firm-first mindset.
• Demonstrate and uphold core values including integrity, quality, innovation, stewardship, and inclusivity in all aspects of client service and team leadership.

Requirements

What makes you a fit

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement leadership.
• License: Active CPA license
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, and audit methodologies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring and developing staff and senior associates.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly and effectively to clients and team members.
• Technology: Proficiency with audit technology platforms, digital workpaper systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools; adaptable to emerging technologies and process improvements.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000.

Additional Benefits Include

• 401k with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!
• Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours in the summer
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site gym and locker room
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous Employee Referral Program

Company Overview

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At GMCO, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.