Assurance Manager

Meadows Urquhart takes pride in being a different kind of accounting firm. Our founding partners had a simple yet profound vision of a firm known for its supportive workplace culture. We knew that by creating a positive environment for our team and bringing a personal touch to client relationships, we would build genuine, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Founded in 2004, Meadows Urquhart is a fast-growing CPA firm of about 45 employees. We provide tax, assurance, and consulting services to many industries including real estate, construction, financial services, high net worth individuals and entrepreneurial services.  We work with clients who value consultative relationships and want to reach their potential.  Our “In Your Shoes” process allows us to understand the issues that business owners face, and the roadblocks that are preventing them from achieving their goals.

We strive to bring excitement into the world of accounting. Our profession has been stigmatized as “dull” or “boring”, but who says accounting can’t be fun? This is why we regularly have social outings and games around the office to keep spirits and motivation high. Most importantly, we offer flexible work schedules so you won’t have to miss important moments in your personal life. We are friends and coworkers, aiming to provide a supportive environment and sense of community for all of our staff.

We are dedicated to each of our staff’s professional development. We provide the training, tools, and resources for each level of our firm to advance in their careers. Our comprehensive plan outlines the necessary technical and soft-skills that all staff to take ownership over their career progression. View more about what it’s like to work for us here.

Job responsibilities include:

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage to budget
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively
• Participate on special projects as necessary
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews
• Client management and practice development activities
• Attend professional development, networking events, and training seminars on a regular basis

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines with agreed upon budget)
• Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand
• Team player than thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ability to exercise professional humility
• Give and receive constructive feedback
• A good sense of humor is a plus!

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant assurance experience in public accounting
• Must be a CPA
• Industry experience in one of the firm's specializations a plus! (Real Estate, Construction, Financial Services, High Net Worth Individuals, or Entrepreneurial Services)

We are a growing firm and look internally when choosing our future leaders. We are looking for a driven individual who is well-organized, self-motivated, and desires to provide excellent client service.

Comprehensive testing and background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow-up.

Position includes benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.