Assurance Manager- Healthcare Solutions

Assurance Manager - Healthcare Solutions Pittsburgh area Salary : $120,000.- $ 150,000.00 + Bonus QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’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 entitiesHealthcare & Continuing Care Communities experience required strongly preferredHUD, 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.RESPONSIBILITIESManage 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 activitiesSupervise and lead associate and senior associate team members to manage responsibilities and deadlines on client engagementsDevelop skills to attract new clients and market the company's services and products and facilitate expansion of business with existing clientsKeep 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 communityDisplay continual commitment to the Firm's Culture and Values and Client Service PrinciplesDemonstrate a level of communication skills, intuitive skills and resourcefulness that encourages others to follow and develop the same skills