Audit Manager - Reston, United States - MillerMusmar

Description

Come join MillerMusmar CPAs an award-winning CPA firm located in Reston, Virginia. We were awarded one of the Top Accounting Firms to work for by the Washington Business Journal as well as a Great Place to Work in 2018.

We have been providing quality client services for over 25 years

We are a full-service firm specialize in accounting, tax, assurance, and management advisory services. We have a diverse client base, ranging from government contractors, consulting businesses (Domestic and International), and nonprofits. In addition, we have a unique mix of individual clients (U.S citizens, Foreign Nationals, and Expatriates).This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing CPA firm and be a part of a learning culture that is collaborative and diverse

If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding environment, look no further. Apply today to join an amazing firm with a great team

**This is a remote position, full-time, the corporate office functions off of 8am-5 pm EST**

Summary:

The Audit Manager works closely with Partners,Team Members, and Clients to facilitate completion of all components of audit engagements. The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing audit fieldwork, reviewing workpapers, preparing client files for partner review, interfacing with client executives, participating in audit presentations to client governing boards, and providing the final audit documents to clients for distribution.

The Audit Manager establishes operational strategies by evaluating trends, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change within the Audit Department. This position reports to the firm's Managing Partner.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Mentor, supervise, and train audit team members. Must me comfortable managing remote teams including teams overseas.
• Coordinates training programs for new team and identifies training needs for current team.
• Oversee audit fieldwork and be available to address questions from engagement in-charge or client
• Review planning letters or workpapers and ensure planning is complete before starting a new engagement
• Review workpapers and audit documents prepared by others so that the final Partner review is efficient and requires minimal changes
• Manage tax return due dates for audit clients
• Assist with other client services as outlined in the firm's engagement letter and proposal submitted to the client
• Participate with Partner in presenting audit results to the client's governing body
• Works closely with the Managing Partner on business development
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Address client and team questions and concerns in a timely matter
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Leverage technology to create more efficient processes and enhance team productivity.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Review and oversee Engagement CS audit work to ensure timely run around all audit engagements
• Manages and enforces audit client billing policy
• Manages audit department Budgets/Realization/Deadlines
• Utilize Practice CS daily to monitor project status is current
• Conduct weekly audit team meetings
• Attend weekly management and audit meetings.
• Schedule client meetings, agenda and manage report due dates.
• Assist with other client services as outlined in the firm's engagement letter and proposal submitted to the client.
• Supports the organization's financial objectives by providing financial analyses and recommendations and directing team.
• Develops strategies for audit department by contributing financial information, analysis, and recommendations for strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Establishes audit strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.

• Evaluates internal controls and revises programs, if necessary, before discussing work program and budget with partner to obtain approval
• Utilizes an appropriate degree of audit skepticism

• Cultivates role as primary contact for client
• Provides timely response to all client inquiries
• Provides team member with industry specific information to increase client service quality
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all client business
• Ability to strengthen relationships with clients
• Ability to engage client in a discussion about the strategic and effectiveness of their organization

• Develops new client contacts and relationships that are beneficial to the firm
• Develops leads and networking opportunities
• Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to current clients
• Ability to initiate, nurture and develop relationships with prospective clients
• Understands firm's competitive position in its market
• Ability to cross-sell firm's services
• Participates in firm recruiting events as requested to introduce and sell the firm to students and faculty
• Actively engage other Alliance firms to further business development opportunities

• Communicates confidently and persuasively with team members, clients, and contacts
• Provides open communication to all staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Interacts with others in a manner that cultivates an environment of trust, respect, and fairness
• Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, managers, and team members
• Provides clear written communication in both internal and external correspondence

• Develops knowledge personally as well as the skills of team members
• Supervises team members, provides feedback, evaluates their progress, and offers guidance, support, and direction
• Identifies team member qualifications and reviews assignments, making sure they align with qualifications

• Develops and understands the concepts of engagement/project profitability and budget monitoring to ensure that jobs are concluded timely and profitably
• Has complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy, reports, policies, and opinions on financial matters
• Manages team member workloads to minimize non-productive time and mitigate excessive overtime
• Responsible for all phases of multiple engagements; demonstrates exceptional time
• management/multi- tasking skills on multiple engagements and follows engagement planning and team member assignments to stay familiar with team member skills

• Continually expends their talents and gifts to the fullest, participating in a variety of events and pursuits designed to build on strengths
• Actively seeks feedback for self-improvement opportunities
• Completes 40 CPE hours of professional training per year
• Takes an active part in preparing and leading CPE events

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in audit, accounting, and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Practice CS
• BS or BA in accounting, finance, or related area
• 5 or more years of public accounting experience
• Experience and knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of financial software (Profx Engagement, APT, and Checkpoint tools)
• CPA preferred

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.