Audit Manager - Japanese Business Services

Plante & Moran, PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran, PLLC is seeking a highly motivated audit professional to join our team serving medium to large US and Japanese-based clients in manufacturing and distribution. The role involves applying audit theories, reviewing staff work, mentoring, and aiding in business development to grow client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA, and Japanese language skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent Audit experience in public accounting; specializing with clients in manufacturing and distribution industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff on engagements.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Japanese language skills required - verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Apply your understanding of audit theories and procedures on client engagements to perform audit procedures on assigned audit areas, and identify and resolve client audit issues.
• Review staff work product while providing constructive feedback and identifying staff developmental needs.
• Assist managers in developing ideas to help clients with operational and control opportunities, client presentations and selling opportunities.
• Develop and execute a practice development plan which includes networking, new client development and client expansion activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Japanese language skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our Audit Team and work with our medium to large US and Japanese based clients, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

Your role

Your work will include, but not be limited to: Apply your understanding of audit theories and procedures on client engagements to perform audit procedures on assigned audit areas, and identify and resolve client audit issues Review staff work product while providing constructive feedback and identifying staff developmental needs Assist managers in developing ideas to help clients with operational and control opportunities, client presentations and selling opportunities Develop and execute a practice development plan which includes networking, new client development and client expansion activities.

Qualifications

5+ years of recent, related Audit experience in public accounting; specializing with clients in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. CPA required. Successful experience supervising and mentoring staff on engagements. Experience managing client relationships/engagements. Japanese language skills required - verbal and written.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For", and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for?

Our workplace model

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.

Equal Opportunity

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Compensation

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Salary Range

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $98,500-$151,000 #LI-CD1.

Legal & Privacy

Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Closing & Perspective

Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.