Audit + Assurance Manager

Why join our Audit + Assurance Team?

Our Audit + Assurance team is built for curious, communicative professionals who enjoy digging into the details while still seeking the big picture. You'll work closely with clients across industries, building lasting relationships, and have the space to find your niche within the field. We value innovation, strong teamwork, and clear communication, creating an environment where you can grow alongside an innovative group.

What sets HTB Apart?

• Maintains steady contact with clients throughout the business year, which involves a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business rather than mere routine attendance to immediate problems
• Prepares engagement letters and any subsequent modifications for approval by a Partner, answers any questions the client may have so there is a complete understanding of the nature and terms of and assignment, including an estimate of fees
• Reviews staff assignments, making certain they are appropriate; since this is a continuing duty, the Manager must be fully familiar with the qualifications of all staff members
• Evaluates internal controls, risk assessment, and work programs prepared by the staff, and if necessary, revises the work program, then discusses the work program and time budget with the Partner to obtain approval
• Follows the progress of the work during an engagement in relation to budgeted time and scheduled dates of completion, spending as much time as possible with the client’s management group, periodically reviewing the working papers in the field as the job progresses.
• Determines whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly and in the best sequence. Anticipates the problem areas and questions that might arise
• Knows the client’s impression of the conduct of the engagement
• Keeps the Partner informed of all important developments in the engagement, analyzes any issues, and recommends solutions
• Resolves problems with the Partner’s approval and reviews the report drafted by the in-charge or accountant as the engagement nears completion
• Follows reports through processing, answering any questions that arise, submits the reports to the Partner for final review, and supervises the distribution according to the client’s instructions
• Deals directly with the client’s attorney, banker, or broker, and other third parties
• Prepares timely staff performance evaluations and discusses them with the staff members
• Promotes the most efficient operation of the firm by planning engagements and managing professional personnel. Should work to develop a responsible and trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs
• Should be proficient in managing staff schedules in advance of initiating multiple jobs, and updating as needs arise
• Should make associations to develop new business for the firm and to maintain its professional image in the community. Doing so may include taking an active role in professional, civic, or charitable organizations, delivering talks, writing articles for publications
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the Partners

Education, Experience + Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university
• six (6) to eight (8) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience