Managing Audit Director - Duluth

Description:

Read the description below and apply today. To learn more about BJM Group, please visit www.bjmgroup.com.

Salary: $120k +/annually (to commensurate with experience)

• We value your health & wellness! We offer 100% Employer paid dental & vision benefits with comprehensive options for medical insurance plans (85% employer paid!) and generous employer contributions to your HSA!
• We invest in your future! We match dollar for dollar up to 4% in our 401k retirement plan immediately upon enrollment – Employee contributions are 100% vested from hire!
• We value work/life balance! Offering 17 days of paid time off (PTO) increasing to up to 27 days with seniority, 9.5 paid holidays, earned comp time off and half day Fridays during off tax season, free Employee assistance program (EAP) with counseling and some remote work opportunities!
• We care about your mental health! Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offers confidential services for a variety of important needs – all to support employee well-being to help you think, feel, and perform your best!
• We offer Company sponsored professional development, certification and memberships!
• We reward stellar performance with opportunities to earn comp time, incentives and bonuses!
• We are committed to providing a healthy and wholesome workplace culture with a team environment that is both positive and dynamic!
• We are a growing firm with lots of opportunities for career advancement!

Job Summary:

Your responsibilities will involve strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and Quality Control.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the performance of the Audit team
• Manage the department's communication with staff and clients
• Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as a discussion leader in professional development programs
• Support employee development with ongoing coaching and training, recognize and handle challenging staff situations and client personnel matters, and obtain a strong interest in attracting and developing staff and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monitoring, inspection and risk management of the company's accounting records and processes. Guide the integration of resources to drive efficient execution
• Detect and proactively address potential risk issues, leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data visualizations. Directing and managing several audit engagements simultaneously.
• Process flow automation to perform data analysis of client data and oversee the proposal process for quality assurance
• Research accounting and reporting issues, including engagement-specific issues, and answers informal accounting and reporting questions
• Assists with implementation and application of assurance related policies
• Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements and clients; Ensuring the high quality and timeliness of staff members' work; keep the executive team fully informed of significant decisions, engagement process, the client's situation and potential concerns
• Evaluate internal controls and audit processes/programs and revise as necessary for quality assurance
• Manage external audit engagements including client expectations, budgets and financial reporting
• Follow engagement process through monitoring time budgets and deadlines, communicate essential developments to the executive team along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations, and providing ongoing attention to improving client and firm management
• Deliver detailed analysis of findings and coordinate all analytical, technical and research tasks
• Collaborate with Senior Managers in the areas of risk assessment, audit plan programs and audit reports.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities; Identifying opportunities to enhance revenue.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent networking and customer service skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent math skills in reviewing budgets and conducting data analysis.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of the company's products and/or services and those of immediate competitors in the surrounding market.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office suite and bookkeeping software, including QuickBooks or related software.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; proactive, deadline-driven, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments or engagements in a physical or virtual environment
• Working knowledge of various accounting practice management software. Including but not limited to: UltraTax, Fixed Assets, Practice CS and AdvanceFlow under Thomson Reuters.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of public accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Limited travel will be required

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Compensation details: 100000-120000 Yearly Salary

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