Audit Senior Manager | Alternative Investments

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. is seeking a senior Audit leader to manage engagements for private equity and venture capital portfolio companies in the Boston area. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and preserving strong client relationships while meeting tight timelines.

Responsibilities include guiding audit teams on complex portfolio assignments, supervising staff, and leveraging existing relationships across audit, tax, and advisory groups to drive new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 8 years experience in public accounting or related field.
• 5 years supervisory experience.
• Active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of private equity and venture capital portfolio companies.
• Develop and maintain strong client/investment company owner relationships.
• Collaborate with other service lines to create go-to-market strategies for portfolio company audits.
• Manage multiple engagements and meet client deadlines.
• Supervise audit teams and mentor staff.
• Leverage CBIZ expertise across audit, tax and advisory to grow portfolio company audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA certification

Job description

Job Description

• Results oriented mindset focused on meeting all client timelines
• Desire to build a team focused on audits of private equity and venture capital portfolio companies.
• Readiness to travel with audit teams as needed based on geographic locations of portfolio companies
• Develop and maintain strong client/investment company owner relationships
• Ability to collaborate with other service lines, including with our tax private equity co-sourcing group, advisory and investment company assurance practices, to develop a go to market strategy targeting portfolio company audits.
• Must be well versed in understanding private equity and venture capital investment life cycle, including the potential public and private exits of such fund investments.
• Leverage existing investment company relationships of audit, tax and advisory groups.
• Supported by local assurance resources and national subject matter experts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8 years experience in public accounting or related field
• 5 years supervisory
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on business needs

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.