Financial Institutions Audit Senior Manager (214999-057) Job in Raleigh 27608, North Carolina US
You have the skills, drive, talent and desire. Now you need the place to make it happen, a firm where your work will have an impact and be recognized. We offer a collaborative, analytical environment for those who have a deep knowledge in public accounting. We desire supercharged, experienced professionals who want to "leapfrog" ahead with their career. Does this sound like you? Cherry, Bekaert Holland, L.L.P. (CBH - www.cbh.com ) has been providing high quality financial and management services to a diverse and successful client base for over 60 years. Due to significant growth, we are searching for exceptional, intellectually rigorous accounting professionals!
POSITION: Financial Institutions Audit Senior Manager STATUS: Full Time, Exempt LOCATION: Raleigh or Charlotte
SUMMARY
Leads Financial Institutions financial statement audit engagements, primarily involving both public and nonpublic community banks; serves in a lead role within appointed industry(s) and/or subject matter, develops client and non-client relationships to foster Firm growth, and is responsible for developing staff, senior accountants, and managers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provides partner-like oversight to non-complex audit engagements.
- In more complex audit engagements:
- Works with clients and firm partners to determine engagement objectives and assumes a lead role in coordinating resources to meet such objectives.
- Develops engagement budgets, coordinates required resources and manages performance against stated objectives to ensure that client (deliverables) and firm objectives (engagement economics) are met.
- Provides guidance and experience to ensure that engagement risks are identified and appropriate responses (including specific audit steps) are taken.
- Provides timely on-site review of and feedback on the work of other audit personnel.
- Works with engagement and client personnel to address extremely complex audit and accounting issues, reviews financial reporting for completeness and application of GAAP and ensures that client communications (written and oral) are provided in a timely manner to avoid surprises.
- Provides the engagement partner responsible for the audit with timely status updates and communicates and involves the partner in the resolution of client service, audit or accounting problems/issues as they arise.
- Works to wrap-up audit engagements in a timely and economic manner.
- Focuses on one or more areas of technical specialization (industry related or subject matter), with a large percentage of client service towards clients covered by this specialization, and provides executive level guidance and consultation relating to such specialization to other engagements and offices throughout the Firm.
- Serves as a formal and informal mentor to managers and as a valued colleague (as it relates to people and office matters) to other senior managers and partners.
- Contributes to overall office efficiency by providing feedback on staff performance, participating in initiatives for on-going staff development and developing a teaming culture (through informal social and professional events).
- Identifies opportunities for expanded services to existing clients (through the development of “trusted advisor” status with clients served).
- Develops outside relationships with a goal of fostering long-term business development opportunities (through involvement in leadership roles with and in professional groups, community service, and personal relationships).
- Perform other essential duties as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and develop Audit Staff, Seniors, and Managers.
- Plays a lead role in the development and enhancement of team environment.
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
- Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within required time constraints and deadlines.
- Recognized strength and/or focus with an industry or subject matter expertise.
- Strong interest in the development of a sales-based culture with commitment to the expansion of Firm business.
- Superior client-serving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 7 years experience in public accounting.
- Previous experience working on audits of both public and private Financial Institutions.
- Knowledge of current Financial Institution accounting issues and preferably experience with SEC reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet software programs, general ledger packages, computerized audit applications, and web search capabilities. Experience with Go Audit and/or Engagement is a plus.
EDUCATION and LICENSES
- Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred.
- Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent same day travel for work at clients' offices using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients' offices using a personal vehicle.
- Frequent obligations outside of the typical work day (i.e. breakfast or dinner meetings) to participate in relationship development activities.
- Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles. Total estimated work hours are approximately 2400 with annual charge hours (direct client work) expectations of 1350-1400 hours.
The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as needed and/or required. This position description is not a contract for employment and CBH reserves the right to revise this description at any time.
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Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Flex Spending, 401K, and a generous Paid Time Off Policy. EOE M/F/D/V Agencies by Invitation Only. No phone calls please. To be considered, apply directly on-line: