Assurance Senior Manager - Construction Solutions Group

HBK; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discretionary bonus

PTO

Work-life balance

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

9 paid holidays

Job summary

HBK, a growing Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced public accountant to lead audit engagements in a dynamic team environment. You will oversee staffing, planning, and execution, ensuring quality work and adherence to budgets while mentoring staff and collaborating with clients.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in public accounting, CPA certification, strong communication and research skills, and experience with complex engagements and benefit plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and ability to research complex issues.
• Experience in planning and supervising audit and large reviews.
• Strong writing, verbal communication and presentation skills with client interaction.
• Experience with employee benefit plans and/or Single Audits is a plus.
• Competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and collaboration skills.
• CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the Principal.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a Principal).
• Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers.
• Review with the Principal any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client.
• Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal.
• Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader.
• Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Principal if time exceeds the budget.
• Identify additional areas of work, i.e. work beyond the scope of the engagement letter, estimate the amount of time and receive client approval before commencing work.
• Assist new businesses with entity selection and software implementation.
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including remaining up-to-date on all professional pronouncements.
• Contribute to team members’ semi-annual and annual performance evaluations.
• Represent the firm at special social events and private functions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Research skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA certification

Job description

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investmentadvisoryaccording to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportiveclient relationships.

Growth requires talent, so we continue toseekcapable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support andthe resourcesto help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.

We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in ourcommunitiesas well as ourclientsand their finances. When we go home at night, we knowwe’vemade something happenforour clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people,you’rethe kind of personwe’relooking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBKFamily.

Qualifications

• 8+ years previous public accounting experience.
• Candidates should have a competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Previous experience in planning and supervising audit and large review engagements is required.
• Candidates should possess solid research and writing skills, excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.
• Experience with employee benefit plans and/or Single Audits is a plus.
• A competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills, communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and clients.
• CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the Principal.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a Principal).
• Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers.
• Review with the Principal any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client.
• Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal.
• Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader.
• Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Principal if time exceeds the budget.
• Identify additional areas of work, i.e. work beyond the scope of the engagement letter, estimate the amount of time and receive client approval before commencing work.
• Assist new businesses with entity selection and software implementation.
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including remaining up-to-date on all professional pronouncements.
• Contribute to team members’ semi-annual and annual performance evaluations.
• Represent the firm at special social events and private functions.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive Compensation with salary ranging between $150,000 - $170,000/year + discretionary bonus.
• Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Anniversary Bonus.
• Open Paid-time-off Policy.
• We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 9 Paid holidays.
• Annual Performance Reviews.
• And Much More…

HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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