What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Audit position at Frankel?
Frankel is one of Nebraska’s largest local CPA Firms. Innovation. Intelligence. Integrity. Since 1959, that’s who we are. From our talented staffers to seasoned partners, we provide our clients with specialized knowledge and effective results. Our team is dedicated to continual improvement, utilizing cutting-edge technology, and refining our efficiency. We value people and our relationships, integrity, and a motivated work-ethic. We’re not your typical accounting firm; we’re collaborative, growth-oriented, social, and focused on fun - we also care about your life outside of the firm.
Don’t just take our word for it – hear from our team:
“I feel like I matter here. Work/life balance is very important to me, and here, it’s important to everyone. It’s not only strongly encouraged; it’s lived out. I like that.”
“My experience at Frankel has been phenomenal. The partner group’s efforts to provide a positive working environment do not go unnoticed, and it is evident that they all truly care for their employees.”
Who we’re looking for:
- Accounting degree
- Licensed CPA
- 7 years’ public accounting experience.
- Business acumen
- Strong technical knowledge and project management skills
- A developing area in field of expertise and industry profile
- Strong client relationship skills
- Strong team management skills – the ability to lead, motivate and coach teams of people
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop less experienced team members
- A strong knowledge of firm products and services
- A strong understanding of market trends.
- Active role in professional, civic, and charitable organizations
- Motived: learn, develop your career, and succeed
- Client minded: friendly, professional, and a problem solver
- Collaborative: you value a team-oriented atmosphere
What we offer you:
- Reduced Required Hours
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO & Parental Leave
- 401(K)
- Flex Fridays
- Bonus opportunities
- Recognition and incentive programs
- Casual / “Dress for your Day” dress code
- Mentorship program
- Busy season perks including catered meals, office competitions, and fun activities
- Fun activities like “Thirsty Thursdays”, family parties, and the annual golf & spa outing
- Limited travel
- Flexible schedule with some work-from-home opportunities
What’s the job?
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develops and strengthens long-term relationships with senior client management and peer client levels
- Understands clients’ businesses and industries to adequately assess risk and plan engagements
- Develops and is accountable for the engagement work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved in accordance with Firm Quality Control policies and procedures, Code of Professional Conduct, and all applicable standards
- Considers matters related to acceptance of new clients and continuance of service to existing clients
- Supervises the preparation of the report, financial statement drafts, other reports and client correspondence by the senior accountant or supervisor
- Anticipated effects of new standards and pronouncements on Firm accounting and reporting engagements and is proactive in communicating such to clients
- Advises, coaches, and supports team members including providing consistent recognition and encouragement to team members to increase retention and utilization
- Performs primary review of the engagement to ensure performance with all professional standards
- Evaluates and communicates timely on the performance of staff, seniors, and supervisors
- Structures work teams to successfully meet client expectations and help develop strong client partnerships
- Works in consultation with the engagement leader to anticipate project issues, assesses alternatives, and takes appropriate measures to resolve engagement issues
- Manages the engagement budget and anticipates and communicates budget issues, identifies opportunities to improve engagement profitability
- Identifies client needs/opportunities to sell additional value-added services
- Supports the partner group in the development and planning of practice objectives and budgets
- Development of functional specialization and/or industry expertise
- Supports the partner group in developing new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs (including recruitment interviews), utilization and people development
- Builds strong coaching skills
- Actively pursues self-development
Our process:
We value your time as you search for your career; because of that we’re dedicated to a swift, stress-free interview process. Our application takes less than 5 minutes, we’ll communicate with you every step of the way, and our candidate experience is designed for you to get to know us.
All information provided will be held in strictest confidence.
NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE.