Assurance Manager- Healthcare Solutions

Assurance Manager - Healthcare Solutions


Pittsburgh area Salary : $120,000.- $ 150,000.00 + Bonus


QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar area of concentration.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience in audit/assurance services.
• Strong GAAP accounting background with good understanding of the cash basis tax accounting of healthcare entities
• Healthcare & Continuing Care Communities experience required strongly preferred
• HUD, Cost Reporting, and GAGAS preferred.
• Competent in accounting and auditing practices.
• Previous experience in planning and supervising both personnel and engagements.
• Candidates should possess excellent research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact well with team members and clients.
• Experience with Single Audits is a plus.
• Competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.
• CPA designation preferred .

• Manage Compilations, Reviews, Yellowbook Auditing, Write-Up work, and GAAP Auditing.
• Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the engagement Principal and assurance leadership.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a principal).
• Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers.
• Review with the Principal or assurance group leadership any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client.
• Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal.
• Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader.
• Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the principal if time exceeds the budget.
• Identify additional areas of work, i.e., work beyond the scope of the engagement letter, estimate the amount of time and receive client approval before commencing work.
• Assist new businesses with entity selection and software implementation.
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including remaining up to date on all professional pronouncements.
• Contribute to team members' semi-annual and annual performance evaluations.
• Working as a team, interact closely with clients and firm team members to provide innovative and proactive individual and business tax planning, consulting, and compliance services in a timely and effective manner.
• General understanding of tax accounting concepts as it applies to the Healthcare Industry.

• Ensure complete client and team satisfaction through open communication, managing deadlines and proactively sharing tax savings strategies.
• Work closely with Partners, other Directors, Senior Managers and staff on client management, professional development, and business development activities
• Supervise and lead associate and senior associate team members to manage responsibilities and deadlines on client engagements
• Develop skills to attract new clients and market the company's services and products and facilitate expansion of business with existing clients
• Keep abreast of any legislative or professional changes, and consulting with clients on potential implications.
• Participate in Client development through networking events and professionally represent the firm in the business community
• Display continual commitment to the Firm's Culture and Values and Client Service Principles
• Demonstrate a level of communication skills, intuitive skills and resourcefulness that encourages others to follow and develop the same skills