Manager

An applicant for the position of manager will have obtained a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. The applicant will have obtained certification as a CPA or have equivalent relevant experience, as well as have a minimum of six years of experience in U.S. public accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Understand generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards and US tax law
  • Demonstrate advanced level of understanding in accounting issues involving higher levels of judgment such as: priority for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures
  • Know the basic provisions of Code of Conduct of the AICPA
  • Aware of business trends that affect the accounting and tax profession
  • Ability to review and provide feedback on work of other staff in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate a rapport and good communication with clients
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to adhere to given budgets and time deadlines
  • Motivates, develops and directs other staff as they work
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency in paperless engagement software and other technology embraced by the firm

Duties and Responsibilities

Managers are assigned to practice areas of tax, accounting support and/or assurance. Within a particular practice area, managers are expected to perform the following duties:

  • Manage engagements from start to finish, including the planning and supervision of complete engagements and follow-up to ensure that deadlines are met
  • Develop technical skills to perform effective review of engagements to ensure that relevant issues have been identified and resolved before reaching the Shareholder for final sign-off
  • Identify planning & consulting opportunities, including coordination with client's other advisors
  • Assume other administrative responsibilities to assist the Principals with the overall management of the Firm
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned engagements and communicate directly with clients and their advisors
  • Proactively communicate with staff on status of projects and assistance needed
  • Participate in training of new staff
  • Work closely with the Administrative staff to plan timely delivery of returns