Come join MillerMusmar CPAs an award-winning CPA firm located in Reston, Virginia. We were awarded one of the Top Accounting Firms to work for by the Washington Business Journal as well as a Great Place to Work in 2018. We have been providing quality client services for over 25 years!We are a full-service firm specialize in accounting, tax, assurance, and management advisory services. We have a diverse client base, ranging from government contractors, consulting businesses (Domestic and International), and nonprofits. In addition, we have a unique mix of individual clients (U.S citizens, Foreign Nationals, and Expatriates).This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing CPA firm and be a part of a learning culture that is collaborative and diverse!If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding environment, look no further. Apply today to join an amazing firm with a great team!This is a remote position, full-time, the corporate office functions off of 9am-5 pm EST Applicants must be willing to to come to Reston, VA occasionally for firm or client meetings estimated 4-5 times a year.Summary: The Audit Manager works closely with Partners,Team Members, and Clients to facilitate completion of all components of audit engagements. The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing audit fieldwork, reviewing workpapers, preparing client files for partner review, interfacing with client executives, participating in audit presentations to client governing boards, and providing the final audit documents to clients for distribution. The Audit Manager establishes operational strategies by evaluating trends, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change within the Audit Department. This position reports to the firm's Managing Partner. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Mentor, supervise, and train audit team members. Must me comfortable managing remote teams including teams overseas.
Coordinates training programs for new team and identifies training needs for current team.
Oversee audit fieldwork and be available to address questions from engagement in-charge or client
Review planning letters or workpapers and ensure planning is complete before starting a new engagement
Review workpapers and audit documents prepared by others so that the final Partner review is efficient and requires minimal changes
Manage tax return due dates for audit clients
Assist with other client services as outlined in the firm's engagement letter and proposal submitted to the client
Participate with Partner in presenting audit results to the client's governing body
Works closely with the Managing Partner on business development to grow the audit engagements
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Address client and team questions and concerns in a timely matter
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Leverage technology to create more efficient processes and enhance team productivity.
Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Responsibilities:
Review and oversee Engagement CS audit work to ensure timely run around all audit engagements
Manages and enforces audit client billing policy
Manages audit department Budgets/Realization/Deadlines
Utilize Practice CS daily to monitor project status is current
Conduct weekly audit team meetings
Attend weekly management and audit meetings.
Schedule client meetings, agenda and manage report due dates.
Assist with other client services as outlined in the firm's engagement letter and proposal submitted to the client.
Supports the organization's financial objectives by providing financial analyses and recommendations and directing team.
Develops strategies for audit department by contributing financial information, analysis, and recommendations for strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Establishes audit strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.
Required Competencies:Audit:
Evaluates internal controls and revises programs, if necessary, before discussing work program and budget with partner to obtain approval
Utilizes an appropriate degree of audit skepticism
Client Service:
Cultivates role as primary contact for client
Provides timely response to all client inquiries
Provides team member with industry specific information to increase client service quality
Maintains strict confidentiality of all client business
Ability to strengthen relationships with clients
Ability to engage client in a discussion about the strategic and effectiveness of their organization
Business Development
Develops new client contacts and relationships that are beneficial to the firm
Develops leads and networking opportunities
Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to current clients
Ability to initiate, nurture and develop relationships with prospective clients
Understands firm's competitive position in its market
Ability to cross‐sell firm's services
Participates in firm recruiting events as requested to introduce and sell the firm to students and faculty
Actively engage other Alliance firms to further business development opportunities
Communication
Communicates confidently and persuasively with team members, clients, and contacts
Provides open communication to all staff to promote a positive learning environment
Interacts with others in a manner that cultivates an environment of trust, respect, and fairness
Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, managers, and team members
Provides clear written communication in both internal and external correspondence
Leadership
Develops knowledge personally as well as the skills of team members
Supervises team members, provides feedback, evaluates their progress, and offers guidance, support, and direction
Identifies team member qualifications and reviews assignments, making sure they align with qualifications
Operational Excellence (effective, efficient, productive)
Develops and understands the concepts of engagement/project profitability and budget monitoring to ensure that jobs are concluded timely and profitably
Has complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy, reports, policies, and opinions on financial matters
Manages team member workloads to minimize non‐productive time and mitigate excessive overtime
Responsible for all phases of multiple engagements; demonstrates exceptional time
management/multi‐ tasking skills on multiple engagements and follows engagement planning and team member assignments to stay familiar with team member skills
Personal Development
Continually expends their talents and gifts to the fullest, participating in a variety of events and pursuits designed to build on strengths
Actively seeks feedback for self‐improvement opportunities
Completes 40 CPE hours of professional training per year
Takes an active part in preparing and leading CPE events
Qualifications/Skills:
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in audit, accounting, and tax preparation software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Practice CS
BS or BA in accounting, finance, or related area
5 or more years of public accounting experience
Experience and knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
Experience and knowledge of a variety of financial software (Profx Engagement, APT, and Checkpoint tools)
CPA preferred
Education and Experience Requirements:Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay and Benefits:Salary Starting At: 110,000 annuallyMillerMusmar CPAs Benefits and Perks
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Group Health, Dental, Vision, EAP and RX Plan
100% paid Life, AD&D, S/T and L/T Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Plan
401K Retirement Plan
Performance Bonuses
Compensatory Time
Paid Vacation and Personal Time
Paid Holidays (includes 2 floating holidays)
After Tax Season Day Off
Employee/Client Referral Bonuses
MM University (Free Technical/Soft Skills CPE)
Vacation Purchase Program
Annual Employee Awards (w/ monetary value)
Cost share of Professional Licenses/Memberships
Monthly Paid Volunteer Hours
Outside Vendor Discounts
Flex Time
Free Parking
Free Snacks/Coffee