Manager-Sr. Manager- Tax and or Audit

Brady Martz; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer funded profit-sharing

401(k) option

Disability insurance

Flexible time off and paid leave program

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an experienced Manager- Sr. Manager – Audit and/or Tax to oversee audit and tax engagements. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, leading audit teams, and mentoring junior staff members. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in accounting and possesses a CPA or CMA license. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and a flexible paid leave program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required, preferably in public accounting.
• Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and GAAS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagements while delivering high-quality client service.
• Lead audit engagement teams through all phases of the audit.
• Review complex business tax returns and advise clients on tax services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Cloud-based technology

Job description

Manager- Sr. Manager – Audit and/or Tax

Managers may serve as the engagement lead or work under the direct supervision of Senior Managers, depending on the nature of the client engagement. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to successfully manage multiple engagements and deadlines while delivering high-quality client service.

Role Overview

• Work as part of a team to provide audit engagement and/or tax services for clients
• Interact regularly with clients and firm team members
• Coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting established deadlines

Leadership & Team Management

• Train, mentor, and lead Senior Associates and Associates
• Instruct team members on work to be performed
• Review completed work, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions
• Oversee and review work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Provide feedback to Senior Managers and Principles

Tax Responsibilities

• Review mid- to high-level business tax returns and individual income tax returns
• Advise clients on a broad range of tax services
• Oversee complex tax research projects
• Manage tax accounting projects to meet client needs within specified timeframes

Audit Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagement teams through all phases of the audit, including:
• Gathering information from clients
• Leading planning meetings
• Performing risk assessments
• Overseeing fieldwork procedures
• Managing the audit through final report issuance

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Manage client relationships by monitoring and responding to client needs
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients on day‑to‑day accounting matters
• Use sound judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting‑related reports
• Provide financial analysis to help improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and cross‑sell additional firm services

Business Development & Technology

• Participate in business development activities
• Utilize cloud‑based technology and audit software to enhance engagement efficiency

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting
• Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred
• Understanding of GAAP and GAAS
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Team player
• Ability to think innovatively

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit‑sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.