Assurance Manager - Public

DescriptionWe are looking for an accomplished Assurance Manager to join a public accounting team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position leads assurance and attest engagements for a varied portfolio of clients, including privately owned companies and nonprofit organizations, while maintaining strong quality standards and trusted client relationships. The role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can guide teams, oversee multiple engagements at once, and contribute to the continued success of a collaborative firm environment.Responsibilities:• Lead audit, review, and compilation assignments from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring each engagement progresses efficiently and meets high-quality expectations.• Direct engagement teams by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching staff members to support both performance and development.• Analyze risk areas and internal control environments to shape effective engagement strategies tailored to each client.• Examine financial statements, workpapers, and related records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable accounting and auditing standards.• Monitor timelines, budgets, staffing, and workflow so client commitments are met without compromising quality.• Investigate complex technical accounting, assurance, and reporting matters and determine practical, standards-based resolutions.• Advise clients and internal teams on applicable regulatory and compliance considerations, including relevant assurance requirements.• Partner with firm leadership on client service efforts, practice growth initiatives, recruiting, and staff development activities.• Recommend process improvements that strengthen engagement execution and deliver added value to clients.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.• Active CPA designation required.• At least five years of recent public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in audit or assurance engagements.• Demonstrated experience supervising team members and managing several engagements simultaneously.• Strong understanding of audit methodology, financial reporting, internal controls, and assurance standards.• Proficiency with audit technology, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications.• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.Job typePerm