Assurance Manager / Assurance Senior Manager
Fully remote but candidates must be based in PST or MST.
Our client, a well-established and growing public accounting firm, is seeking an Assurance Manager or Assurance Senior Manager to join its expanding assurance practice. The firm is open to hiring at either level based on experience, technical expertise, leadership background, and demonstrated success managing client engagements.
This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative, client-focused professional who combines strong technical accounting and audit expertise with a passion for developing teams and delivering exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- 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, including pricing, budgeting, billing, scope management, staffing, resource allocation, and profitability objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to 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 professionals to deliver integrated client solutions and identify opportunities for expanded services.
- Support business development initiatives by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities within existing accounts, supporting cross-selling efforts, and assisting with new business development opportunities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates through engagement supervision, performance feedback, coaching, internal training, and career development guidance.
- Contribute to firm initiatives and operational excellence by promoting collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and a firm-first mindset.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service and team leadership.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience
- Manager Level: 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement leadership.
- Senior Manager Level: 7+ years of recent public accounting experience with significant experience leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, and developing staff.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, and audit methodologies.
- Experience with audit software, digital workpaper platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and data analytics tools.
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Parking and transit reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wellness and fitness benefits
- Employee referral incentives
The firm is open to hiring at either the Manager or Senior Manager level and is seeking professionals who are passionate about client service, team development, and long-term career growth within public accounting.