What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager - Financial Services Expert position at Clark Schaefer Hackett?
About Clark Schaefer Hackett
Clark Schaefer Hackett is a forward-thinking advisory and accounting firm dedicated to helping clients succeed. As a trusted partner, we provide customized solutions for every client and engagement, leveraging our strategic skills, financial and operational leadership, proven acumen, and technological advances.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of industries, assist in the development of less experienced accounting staff, and promote positive client relationships.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise engagement conduct, drafting financial statements, and completing financial reports for final review.
- Plan and manage engagements ensuring compliance, client satisfaction, within time and budgetary constructs.
- Develop a reputation as a business advisor, recommending creative solutions to complex client issues.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of clients' businesses and key risk factors to approach current and future needs strategically.
- Participate in practice development efforts by recognizing opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients and developing new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
- Coach, train, develop, lead, and motivate more junior audit staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Possess expertise in generally accepted accounting/auditing standards, AICPA Compilation and Review Standards, common accounting/audit procedures & techniques, and the firm's quality control standards.
- Apply knowledge of internal controls and clients' businesses to identify risk, research as required, making appropriate recommendations to clients, and/or firm leadership.
- Have an expert understanding of audit procedures, documentation, and presentation of workpapers.
- Review complete sets of financial statements and related disclosures to ensure accuracy and staff learning & development.
- Supervise staff auditors assigned to engagements, providing guidance, direction, and overall review of deliverables.
- Communicate with clients, their attorneys, bankers, and other third parties, assuming the lead role in the relationship, disseminating information in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Anticipate and address situations/issues before coming to crises. Communicate appropriately to senior firm leadership and develop solutions to avoid recurrence.
- Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of service to clients.
- Identify ways to maximize relationships with clients and deliver added value.
- Take an active role in professional, business, or community organizations.
- Liaise between shareholder, client, and staff.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in developing others; win cooperation of staff and build a loyal and effective working unit.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- CPA certification preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Staff Accountant II in Public Accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of GAAP.
Compensation and Benefits
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Clark Schaefer Hackett offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
