Assurance Manager [CHAMP]

CohnReznick; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking an Assurance Manager for our Baltimore office in a hybrid capacity. You will lead assurance engagements, supervise teams, and drive audit quality for Manufacturing, Distribution, and Hospitality clients.

The role requires 5+ years in public accounting, CPA licensure, and strong technical accounting knowledge. Our total rewards include generous PTO, flexible work, parental leave, learning & development, and volunteer time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm.
• Manufacturing & Distribution and/or Hospitality experience required.
• Experience with technical accounting including but not limited to, revenue recognition, business combinations, impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, leases and share-based compensation
• Bachelor's Degree required
• CPA licensure required
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of audit software such as ProSystem FX preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts and oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple assurance engagements
• Take responsibility for pre-engagement engagement strategy, risk assessment, planning, execution, and final deliverables, ensuring quality service and adherence to agreed-upon timelines.
• Monitor engagement team performance by providing direct supervision, setting appropriate expectations, monitoring budgets, assessing engagement risks and coaching staff on appropriate audit procedures and professional development
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, process improvement and enhanced audit quality by leveraging technology and artificial intelligence tools
• Drive effective client collaboration through frequent and direct communication, including onsite visits when appropriate, video calls and use of firm tools, while building trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders
• Develop detailed engagement work plans, including staffing strategies, risk-based audit approaches and timelines
• Demonstrate technical expertise through review and delivery of high quality workpapers and deliverables that comply with firm policies, accounting standards and auditing standards
• Prepare engagement budgets, manage profitability, monitor financial performance and participate in engagement scheduling
• Participate in proposals, business development initiatives, and client relationship expansion opportunities, including identifying additional services that may provide value to clients
• Actively participate in on-campus recruiting and interviewing
• Manage a team of staff and senior associates, including interns and global resources, while providing regular performance coaching, career development guidance and timely feedback
• Coordinate and oversee the work of offshore and shared-service delivery teams to drive efficient and effective engagement execution.
• Support the development and delivery of internal training programs, technical updates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion while supporting firm initiatives and strategic objectives
• Gain the respect and confidence of the CohnReznick team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

Skills

Public accounting experience

Manufacturing & Distribution

Hospitality industry experience

CPA licensure

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA licensure

Tools

ProSystem FX

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Assurance Manager to join the team in our Baltimore office in a hybrid capacity. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our CHAMP (Consumer Hospitality and Manufacturing Practice) industry group. This group provides assurance services to a diverse blend of manufacturing, distribution, cannabis, hospitality and transformation clients. Our firm's culture combines excellence with genuine teamwork, creating an environment where talented professionals are challenged, supported, and recognized for their contributions.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together to help our community, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts and oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple assurance engagements

Take responsibility for pre-engagement engagement strategy, risk assessment, planning, execution, and final deliverables, ensuring quality service and adherence to agreed-upon timelines.

Monitor engagement team performance by providing direct supervision, setting appropriate expectations, monitoring budgets, assessing engagement risks and coaching staff on appropriate audit procedures and professional development

Identify opportunities for efficiency, process improvement and enhanced audit quality by leveraging technology and artificial intelligence tools

Drive effective client collaboration through frequent and direct communication, including onsite visits when appropriate, video calls and use of firm tools, while building trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders

Develop detailed engagement work plans, including staffing strategies, risk-based audit approaches and timelines

Demonstrate technical expertise through review and delivery of high quality workpapers and deliverables that comply with firm policies, accounting standards and auditing standards

Prepare engagement budgets, manage profitability, monitor financial performance and participate in engagement scheduling

Participate in proposals, business development initiatives, and client relationship expansion opportunities, including identifying additional services that may provide value to clients

Actively participate in on-campus recruiting and interviewing

Manage a team of staff and senior associates, including interns and global resources, while providing regular performance coaching, career development guidance and timely feedback

Coordinate and oversee the work of offshore and shared-service delivery teams to drive efficient and effective engagement execution.

Support the development and delivery of internal training programs, technical updates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.

Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion while supporting firm initiatives and strategic objectives

Gain the respect and confidence of the CohnReznick team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm

Manufacturing & Distribution and/or Hospitality (specifically restaurants, franchisees and franchisors) experience required.

Experience with technical accounting including but not limited to, revenue recognition, business combinations, impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, leases and share-based compensation

Bachelor's Degree required

CPA licensure required

Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of audit software such as ProSystem FX preferred

Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description,

You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Maryland, the salary range for Assurance Managers is $110,000 - $160,000. Salary determination will vary based on factors such as a candidate's geographical location, qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus; generous paid time off; expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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