Audit Manager

Job Responsibilities Manage the engagement and workflow of all deliverables for multiple clients, including audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements, and internal control and management letters; minimize risks and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines. Identify and resolve accounting and audit technical issues impacting the engagement. Lead the engagement planning process in terms of timing, resources, risk assessment, reliance on internal controls, and other engagement approaches. Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement schedules. Review engagement work papers and related deliverables to ensure that firm and professional standards are met. Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule, and engagement economics. Participate in the peer review process. Continually build on technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources. Conduct or review research of complex or new accounting and financial reporting issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions. Coordinate and monitor the services provided by other departments and niches as they relate to the engagement(s). Keep the partner informed about client updates, engagement, budget to actual status, and technical issues. Develop at least one area of industry expertise. Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets. Prepare client billings and collect outstanding accounts. Utilize assurance department methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance assurance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability. Develop into a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related issues, and engagement management matters. Know about the services and capabilities of partners and other service lines, and seek to identify other services that will benefit the client(s). Prepare presentations for audit exit, audit committee meetings and board meetings. Involve in the early stages of practice development activities, including developing a professional network or referral sources, assisting in proposals, or writing articles for publication and assisting partners in their practice development activities. Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes. Serve as an instructor in firm and department training programs and meetings. Develop less experienced professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring to those below manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. CPA license. Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a public accounting firm. Assurance leadership, guidance or supervisory experience is required. Advanced understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Master’s Degree (preferred). Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous PTO plan and paid sick time. Flexible work arrangements. 401(k) with profit sharing. Wellness program. Generous parental leave. 11 paid holidays. For positions based in SanFrancisco, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For positions in the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance hiring laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Armanino provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr