Audit Manager

Prosperity Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Prosperity Partners in New York seeks an Audit Manager with at least six years of public accounting experience to lead audit engagements for private companies. You will plan procedures, supervise staff, and provide client-facing accounting insights in accordance with U.S. GAAS and GAAP.

The role offers direct partner interaction, ongoing training, and growth opportunities within a dynamic national firm. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, with full benefits and a pathway to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• CPA license required.
• Strong leadership, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and complex accounting entries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review audit engagements including staffing, budgeting, and billing.
• Prepare financial statements and required disclosures as needed.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff during engagement.
• Stay current on regulatory and industry changes and implement new standards and technical pronouncements.
• Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Meet with clients to learn their needs and propose solutions.
• Prepare formal written proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Identifying new client and business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP proficiency

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States and private equity backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic, experienced Audit Manager to support our growing audit practice in New York. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, exceptional leadership qualities and at least six years' public accounting experience. This position offers leadership in the form of staff supervision and training, direct client contact, and long-term growth potential.

As an Audit Manager at Prosperity, you would be an integral part of the team, with the unique opportunity to work directly with our partners. You would be responsible for planning and performing audit procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS, including PCAOB rules and regulations, for private company financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You will oversee multiple engagements and be responsible for helping resolve accounting , auditing and other issues that arise during the audit process. You will provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and internal controls.

The opportunities to work on various special projects and research for advisory services for M&A deals, business start-ups, forensic accounting, entity selection, and financial planning are endless.

We offer an outstanding learning environment where you will work directly with the partners, as well as have access to the best research tools. This position offers you the perfect opportunity for career growth where you control your own professional growth. We focus on outcomes as opposed to output with the constant goal of adding value to our clients. Potential candidates must exhibit common sense, ownership, passion and the desire to service clients.

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Plan and review audit engagements including staffing, budgeting, and billing;


• Prepare financial statements and required disclosures as needed;


• Supervise, train and mentor staff during engagement;


• Stay current on regulatory and industry changes and implement new standards and technical pronouncements;


• Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities;


• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively;


• Meet with clients to learn their needs and propose solutions;


• Prepare formal written proposals and respond to RFPs;


• Identifying new client and business development opportunities.

We accept resumes consistent with the following background and ability:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;


• 6+ years of progressive experience in a CPA firm;


• CPA license required;


• Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;


• Solid understanding of GAAP and complex accounting entries;


• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent technical and research skills;


• Experience working with the Financial Services industry, more specifically broker-dealers, investment partnerships/hedge funds and private equity funds is a plus;


• Experience with Quality of Earnings reporting is a plus;


• Experience with tax compliance (individuals, trusts, S/C corporations, partnerships and foundations).

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused professional services business with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. We are seeking a leader who combines financial rigor with strong interpersonal skills and who is excited to help shape the future of a rapidly growing national company.

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $160,000 USD