Assurance, Audit Manager

Overview

Assurance, Audit Manager  

USA - (On-site, Hybrid, Remote)

 

We believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent: rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

 

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 700+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

 

Job Details:

MGO is growing and we need an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Assurance, Audit Manager with a strong background in public accounting and to join the team. A career in our public assurance sector will provide you with the opportunities to develop advanced technical auditing skills in a variety of industries.

This Assurance, Audit Manager role will be working with our corporate audit team and be responsible for leadership and partners to plan, budget and execute engagements and assign work to lower-level associates. Coordinating and communicate with clients directly, develop and exhibit a command of audit techniques and methods, all while ensuring best business practices are in place and client satisfaction is always met.

 

Essential Functions:

• Performing audits under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) U.S, Generally Accepted Audi􀆟ng Standards (GAAS) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Standards.
• Exhibit technical proficiency and the management ability to plan, budget for, and manage complete audit and/or client engagements, including preparation of reporting products, in accordance with MGO’s policies, procedures and practices.
• Demonstrate a command of project management skills exhibiting the ability to complete and deliver products and services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage lower-level associates, providing timely verbal and written feedback including conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Exhibit expertise in assigned areas/departments of the firm.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve technical and client service issues and/or problems independently.
• Recognize and capitalize on opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Monitor and manage hourly yields realized on engagement or client billings, pursuing cost savings and raising ideas from others and self.
• Prepare billing worksheets as per firm schedule and procedures and communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, written, presentation skills) with all levels of associates, HQ personnel, management, partners, and clients.
• May act as advisor to lower-level associates.
• Actively participates in professional associations/affiliations.
• Assist in firm management/administration functions as assigned by the partners.
• Personnel responsibilities such as hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, assignment, and performance feedback.
• This role will require travel, some overnight.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting required with a minimum of 1, but typically 2 +, years of experience as a Senior Associate.
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB)
• Proven ability to assign work, guide employees and complete projects on time and in budget.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree plus requisite accounting coursework.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License from appropriate state.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to direct reports, management at higher levels and clients.

 

Why work for MGO:

At MGO, we understand that our team members give their very best when they feel fully seen, valued,