Assurance Partner

Assurance Partner

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in public accounting.
• CPA license
• BS/BA degree in Accounting or other relevant field is required.
• MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in audit methodology.
• An innate passion for business development in a consulting environment, related to Assurance, with a successful track record in effectively marketing and/or selling professional services.
• Proven ability to be a leader, effectively managing a team of professionals while also overseeing multiple projects and client deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior executive presence with ability to interact with client C-suite level and the audit committee.
• Prior experience in core assurance services conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, and preparing work papers is required.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, control testing, professional standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with the local office leaders and partners on client services.
• Responsible for leading day-to-day execution and delivery of audit and advisory activities throughout the year.
• Supervise manager and associate level professionals and delegate engagement responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating and resolving audit matters that arise during the audit engagement with the support of the engagement manager.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction.
• Manage engagements to ensure high client satisfaction and appropriate firm economics.
• Manage all aspects of client relationships and engagement delivery.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with existing clients in order to facilitate BPM business.
• Build a network of business contacts and establish market relationships to generate new business.
• Develop, motivate, and mentor associates by providing training, regular feedback and career guidance while fostering a team environment.
• Identify qualified leads for new business opportunities.
• Lead the pursuit and close of new, independently sourced assurance opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion