SD Mayer & Associates LLP, a rapidly growing full-service accounting, advisory, and wealth management firm committed to community support, is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of various audits and other attestation engagements including reviews, compilations, uniform guidance compliance audits, and agreed-upon procedures.
This position can be based out of our San Leandro or San Francisco office, depending on candidate location.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft technical memos on GAAP and GAAS issues as necessary and provide support to audit team.
- Research complex accounting issues.
- Supervise, direct, and review audit engagements from planning through to completion.
- Monitor engagement budget and job realization, including billings and collections.
- Apply knowledge of client industries during audits.
- Ensure consistent application of GAAP and GAAS throughout audits.
- Evaluate internal controls, revise programs when necessary, and document, validate, and test internal controls.
- Provide support in articulating audit strategies and managing planning associated with audit engagements.
- Help partners in preparing and managing department budget.
- Interact comfortably with management, discussing engagement letters, financial statements, management letters, and presentations to board and/or management team.
- Actively participate in marketing, networking, and business development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interview, train, and supervise employees.
- Plan, assign, and direct work; and assess periodically performance.
- Motivate audit staff and manage weekly schedules and workflow.
- Monitor quality of work and ensure staff conform to firm policies and procedures.
- Review work prepared by engagement team before submission to partners or clients.
- Evaluate and assess all findings to ensure accuracy of conclusions and disclosures.
- Keep up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas, and provide staff with constructive feedback to enhance the quality of audit workpapers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor's in Accounting or equivalent required.
- MBA/Master’s degree in Accounting or related fields preferred.
Experience:
- Five years or more prior work experience in public accounting.
- Prior significant supervisory experience.
License/Certifications:
- Licensed CPA in CA, or currently in the process of obtaining licensure.
Software:
- Experience in CCH PFX Engagement preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities:
- Strong GAAP and GAAS knowledge.
- Proven solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people development and delegation skills, including. training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting.
- Executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and deliver audit presentations to clients and potential clients.
- Client development/relationship-building skills.
- Solid decision-making skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person