Assurance Senior Manager

DHJJ; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; 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, IL seeks a Principal to enhance client relationships and manage complex financial tasks. The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience, adept at communication and project management. Responsibilities include supporting team development, managing client engagements, and driving recruitment initiatives. This position offers a flexible work environment along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid parental leave, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Licensed CPA with deep knowledge of compliance and experience handling complex client issues.
• Ability to review and analyze financial statements and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex financial statements to support team members.
• Develop knowledge of professional standards, emerging laws, and regulations.
• Plan and manage assignments for maximum profitability.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Guide Senior Associates and Managers in career development.
• Support the Principal team in recruitment initiatives.
• Identify client decision triggers to refine proposals.
• Generate and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Financial reporting standards

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client engagement management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research and problem solving

Education

CPA certification

10+ years of experience in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 10 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 increasingly complex financial statements to support team members in meeting client expectations.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements to solve complex problems.
• Use well-developed understanding of client businesses to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions.
• Scope, plan, and manage assignments, leveraging resources for maximum profitability.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients based on ability to add value - advising, supporting, and coaching the client.
• Share and transfer knowledge with team members and develop a network of resources within the firm to facilitate the sharing of this information.
• Provide Senior Associates and Managers with guidance, coaching, and support in career development and area of specialty; Advise and coach Managers on creating and maintaining effective and motivated team environments.
• Support the Principal team in developing, driving, and participating in initiatives to recruit talented people by identifying resource requirements, participating in career and recruitment forums, conducting interviews, providing time to speak with potential candidates at career forums, and keeping in touch with candidates.
• Identify client decision triggers and criteria and integrates these into the proposal process.
• Apply knowledge of the firm's services, systems, and processes to identify the most appropriate sales opportunities with clients and refer them to specialists and divisions within the firm.
• Support the Principal team in generating and pursuing new business opportunities and is mindful of the prevailing business environment and the opportunities it may create for consulting opportunities.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in the face of competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation 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.
• 10+ 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.