Audit Supervisor I Governmental

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in Boston is seeking an accounting professional to supervise engagements, manage budgets, and mentor staff. You will understand client businesses, review work, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3+ years in public accounting, and CPA candidates are preferred. Travel to client sites may be required; strong communication and technology skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or a related field.
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• 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 client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to all quality control standards as required.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the client’s business, contributing to the analysis and planning of client engagements.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, explaining variances when needed.
• Achieve charge hour goals.
• Review engagement team members’ accounting, tax or auditing work: provide constructive review points.
• Supervise and guide team members on engagements, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Train and mentor engagement team members, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Assist in the client billing process with Managers, Directors or Managing Directors.
• Identify an industry or area of specialization and develop skills, knowledge and expertise in that area.
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen blending cross serve opportunities into client engagements.
• Participate in practice development activities, such as membership in qualified organizations, capable of referring potential engagements.
• Execute administrative duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to all quality control standards as required.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the client’s business, contributing to the analysis and planning of client engagements.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, explaining variances when needed.
• Achieve charge hour goals.
• Review engagement team members’ accounting, tax or auditing work: provide constructive review points.
• Supervise and guide team members on engagements, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Train and mentor engagement team members, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Assist in the client billing process with Managers, Directors or Managing Directors.
• Identify an industry or area of specialization and develop skills, knowledge and expertise in that area.
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen blending cross serve opportunities into client engagements.
• Participate in practice development activities, such as membership in qualified organizations, capable of referring potential engagements.
• Execute administrative duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or a related field.
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• 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 client and business needs.