AUDIT MANAGER and AUDIT SUPERVISOR

HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP (H&A), one of the top 100 public accounting firms in the nation, is seeking experienced Audit Managers and Audit Supervisors for our Houston, Texas office.

 

FUNCTION

 

Managers and Supervisors in the Audit department are the liaison with the client and the professional staff and are responsible for the management of multiple engagements simultaneously.  Our Managers are responsible for scheduling, staffing and coordinating the workflow.  Our Managers and Supervisors develop and deliver creative solutions to client needs.  In that role they will lead members of the team at all levels, and will also interact with client personnel.  As leaders of the engagement teams, our Managers and Supervisors develop and provide training and guidance to the staff for completion of assigned tasks.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

All members of the engagement team are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each of the general categories shown below.  For each general category, the responsibility of our Managers is indicated:

 

Client Service.  We believe in the power of solutions.  HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP delivers value to every client through exceptional service and trusted advice.  To accomplish this standard of client service, the responsibilities of the Manager are: 

? Supervise and maintain control of multiple engagements and assignments including work scheduling, supervision of staff, billing and realization of profitability.

? Serves as the primary contact with the client during the engagement and is responsible for quality of the work performed and client satisfaction.

? Conducts reviews of financial statements, disclosures and other complex accounting matters.

? Works with clients to deepen and strengthen the relationship with the entire firm and actively seeks to provide additional services, as dictated by the needs of the client.

? Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.

Full-Service Results.  Our Managers and Supervisors must articulate an understanding of specific capabilities of other disciplines within the Firm, and function well on interdisciplinary teams.

 

New Business Acquisition.  The Manager will have laid the foundation for the development of new business by engaging in the following activities:

 

? Participate in regular activities pursuant to his/her personal marketing plan.

? Actively participates in the Firm?s marketing initiative and prepares and delivers presentations to prospective clients and participates in niche activities.

? Actively builds and manages professional contacts through membership in professional and community organizations.

Staff Development.  Our Managers and Supervisors are expected to pursue his or her own self development, as well as the development of other team members by engaging in the following activities:

? Prepare for and participate actively in Firm-sponsored and/or outside training, keeping current on general business and technical issues.

? Use a variety of resources to learn about and study business developments and technical innovations.

? Recruits, trains, mentors, motivate staff accounts and supervisors and writes engagement evaluations.

? Provide advice and direction to staff accountants and interns.

? Takes an active role in AICPA activities and serves as an instructor in the Firm?s internal CPE program.

? Develop positive relationships with others in the office.

? Participate in the office recruiting program, developing a rapport with candidates.

Technical, Industry or Functional Specialization.

? Develop awareness of technical, industry and functional programs available to professionals within the Firm.

? Participate actively as a member of a niche service/marketing team.

Professional/Community Involvement.

? Participate, or actively seek participation in appropriate community/business/professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimum education:  Bachelor?s degree/PPA

 

Experience: The Manager position requires a minimum six to ten years? experience delivering professional services in public accounting, serving a middle market client base. The supervisor position requires three to six years experience. Demonstrated progression in complexity of auditing engagements and leadership ability is also required, as well as a Proactive, resourceful and proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships with CFO?s, Controllers and small-to mid-sized business owners.

 

Skills and licenses: CPA certification is generally required.

Proficient in use of computers and basic software applications.

Above average written and verbal communication skills.

Successful problem-solving and analytical skills.

Experience recruiting, training and mentoring professional level staff.

 

Characteristics:  Professional behavior and appearance.

Strong work ethic, honest and ethical.

 

Other:  Candidates are required to successfully complete a background check.

 

Please email your resume and salary requirements with a cover letter to resumes@heincpa.com .  Be sure to visit our web site at www.heincpa.com.