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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and maintain exceptional client relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA LicensePublic Accounting ExperienceUS GAAP FamiliarityLeadership and MentoringClient Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Audit Engagement PlanningRisk AssessmentFinancial ReportingProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsTechnical Auditing SkillsBudget Creation and TrackingSEC Financial Statement AuditsInnovative Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsTraining and MentoringPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA License
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingSEC ClientsPrivate EquityEngagement ManagementClient Service
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead or supervise engagement team staff in planning and executing audit, review, or compilation engagements
- Oversee day-to-day audit engagement operations, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion
- Provide supervision and support to engagement staff, seniors, and supervisors
- Promote open communication with the engagement partner
- Collaborate with seniors, supervisors, and partners to resolve client issues
- Make recommendations on legal, regulatory, and accounting issues arising during audit engagements
- Manage multiple engagements concurrently across various teams to meet client deadlines
- Create and track engagement budgets and review for inefficiencies
- Conduct constructive discussions on team member evaluations and provide counsel
- Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA license is required
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
- Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with US GAAP
- Experience serving SEC clients and participating in SEC financial statement audits is strongly preferred
- Experience working with Private Equity-backed companies is a plus
- Exceptional client service and communication skills, with ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
- Strong leadership, training, mentoring, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive benefits package
- Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance
- Path to Partnership
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Professional development programs