Manager, External Audit Generalist

Journal of Accountancy; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Tampa, FL seeks a Manager, External Audit Generalist to apply technical accounting and financial reporting standards on complex engagements. You will lead audits, reinforce compliance with firm methodology, and guide clients from strategy through execution.

You will leverage digitization, automation and process improvements while supervising and coaching teams. The role requires 5+ years of post-bachelor experience (3 years with a Master's), a CPA license, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-bachelor progressive audit experience.
• CPA license or foreign equivalent.
• Experience with planning, scoping, and overseeing complex engagements.
• Proficiency with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply business advice of technical accounting and financial reporting standards to identify emerging issues.
• Adhere to auditing standards and firm methodology to reinforce compliance.
• Assist clients with solving complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Deliver value through digitization, automation and efficiency improvements.
• Use project management skills to maximize audit effectiveness and prioritize issues.

Skills

Project Management

Audit Engagement

Technical Accounting

US GAAP/GAAS

PCAOB Standards

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Master's Degree

Job description

Manager, External Audit Generalist, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Tampa, FL. Apply business advice of technical accounting and financial reporting standards to proactively identify and articulate emerging technical issues. Adhere to auditing standards and firm audit methodology to reinforce compliance requirements and evaluate and respond to the results of audit procedures. Assist clients with solving complex business issues from strategy to execution. Provide clients value through digitization, automation and increased efficiencies. Use project management skills to maximize the effectiveness of the audit, managing and prioritizing issues based on materiality and risk. Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for clients. Supervise and coach teams.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Salary: $141,000 – $150,000/yr.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Tax or a related field, plus 5 years of post-bachelor’s, progressive related work experience.

In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Tax, or a related field, plus 3 years of related work experience.

Certification(s) required: US CPA license or foreign equivalent.

Must have at least one year of experience with each of the following:

• Applying Project Management Methodology, disciplining, scoping, planning, and overseeing complex engagements;
• Assessing engagement risks, driving conclusions, reviewing, and delivering projects;
• Applying applicable technical accounting and financial reporting standards supporting resolution of technical issues through effective analysis of accounting standards and issues; and
• Working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (U.S. GAAS), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards.

80% telecommuting permitted. Must be able to commute to the designated local office.

Domestic and/or international travel up to 60% is required.