Audit & Assurance Manager
Audit & Assurance Manager
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Job Description
Reports To Supervisor
A&A Senior Managers and above within the A&A Team
Summary of Job Function
At LGA our primary focus is on our people. As a Manager in LGAs Audit and Assurance service line you will be responsible for leading and overseeing audit projects for a range of clients ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Essential Job Duties:
- Experience in planning and performing audits reviews and compilation engagements
- Familiarity with accounting and auditing procedures and a general understanding of GAAP
- Familiarity with accounting and auditing procedures under IFRS is a plus not required
- Well versed in the preparation and/or review of financial statements
- Experience in both the preparation and review of audit documentation workpapers testing etc.
- Able to obtain an understanding of various clients accounting systems and internal control systems and the ability to identify areas for improvement internal control deficiencies areas susceptible etc.
- Flexibility to manage multiple client projects and multiple engagement teams especially during busy seasons which includes traveling to client sites
- Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth
- Demonstrates advanced accounting auditing and compilation proficiencies and is sought out by peers as a resource in respective specialization(s)
- Initiates engagement plan to maximize efficiency and effectiveness on engagements; executes engagement plan with limited assistance from the partner
- Prepares/reviews financial statement drafts or other attest reports. Such reports are complete and accurate. Identifies discussion topics and recommends solutions for final conclusion with the partner. Works with QC on technical matters
- Provides guidance to client and staff regarding appropriate internal controls. Recognizes deficiencies in controls and recommends solutions to the partner
- Proactively identifies and communicates accounting and auditing issues to clients provides value added advice; actively seeks specialized knowledge
- Researches and recommends solutions on high risk and complex technical issues. Uses Firms technology platform to enhance engagement efficiency; develops technology strategy during engagement overall engagement planning
- Ensures overall engagement team quality of research documentation and client deliverables.
- Effectively reviews engagement team deliverables to ensure completeness and accuracy and helps the team to develop self-review skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Taxation or a related field
- Masters degree in Accountancy or Tax or a plan to pursue preferred
- CPA or EA certification or a plan to pursue preferred
- 5-9 years experience in a related field
Required Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.).
- Experience with the CCH Suite of Products (ProSystem fx Tax Engagement Document Portal) is a plus.
- Experience with DataSnipper is a plus.
- Ability to review and troubleshoot A&A software issues and guide junior staff in usage.
- Comfortable working in a technology-driven paperless environment.
- Strong organizational skills detail oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and be flexible in tasks and time while managing your workload with adjustments to your schedule especially during peak workload times in the service line.
- Demonstrated skill in reviewing audits prepared by junior team members identifying errors and ensuring compliance.
- Ability to mentor and train junior team members providing constructive feedback.
- Acts as a culture carrier ensuring alignment with the firms vision and values.
- Respect for compliance and confidentiality.
Work Environment and Special Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This job is performed in an office setting indoors and at times travel to one of the other firm locations may be required.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other machines.
- While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
- Talk or hear.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and support the team during traditional peak seasons.
LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please email us at .
Service Line: Internal A&A Team
Function: Billable
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Any LGA office (Woburn MA Salem NH or Chestnut Hill MA) or remote
Employment Type: Experienced
Degree Required: Yes
Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Travel: Occasionally between LGA offices and client sites
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
