Why Work With Our Audit Team

Audit Directors work closely with Partners. Directors are able to maximize client satisfaction and service, utilize inter-personal skills and good judgment, as well as support training, development, and utilization of other staff members. Directors are viewed and respected as a leader in their area of focus both internally and externally, maintain key relationships with client executives, and actively participate in the generation of new business. Directors aptly manage difficult and complex situations and demonstrate technical expertise and quality control skills.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Directs engagements, which includes the timeline, budget, schedule, and Associates required.
• Reviews and prepares work performed by others in the firm to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Internal Revenue Code, SEC, BESOPs, and/or other professional standards.
• Performs “second” or quality reviews of financial statements and other projects.
• Performs research and planning according to the current laws and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory agencies or professional standards.
• Assists clients with business planning as appropriate.
• Assists in training all levels of other Associates in both formal training sessions and on-the-job training.
• Usually specializes in one specific practice area.
• Usually has final responsibility to clients for the services our firm provides to the client.
• Responsible for billing and collection for some clients.
• Responsible for multiple jobs at one time.
• Responsible for some proposal and practice development activities.
• Participates in the strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Participates as needed in administrative activities of the firm.

What You Need for This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 12 years of public accounting experience preferred (most or all of which is with our firm preferably),
• CPA designation required.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office Suite.
• ProSystems, Engagement or other related software experience preferred.
• Organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong and polished negotiator.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, supervisory, and technological skills.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic and a team player.
• Willing to stay up to date through continuing education and continuous reading of professional journals.
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to develop and manage client relationships.
• Visible within the business and/or niche community in which she/he works.
• Developing referral source networks and/or methods to attract new clients.
• Developing entrepreneurial skills.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Full benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA, and 401K retirement savings
• Competitive salary and annual evaluations with compensation adjustment opportunity
• Firm-wide Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication
• Profit Share program
• Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO
• “Dress for Your Day” policy
• Educational support programs and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for all full-time Associates.
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged through membership dues reimbursement. Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities.
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Directors and Partners, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career. Brown Edwards offers a progressive career path that allows rapid upward movement for the motivated Associate.

Core Values Quality : Integrity : Professionalism : Enthusiasm : Innovation

EEO

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.