Assurance Senior Manager
$125,000–$170,000 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States or Bend, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-risk assurance engagements across diverse industries, serving as a technical expert in GAAP, GAAS, and regulatory standards. Develop engagement strategies, review and approve budgets and deliverables, and supervise managers and associates while coaching on performance and career development. Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology, manage engagement risks proactively, and act as a strategic advisor to clients on financial and operational decisions. Participate in firm-wide business development efforts, including proposal development and representing the firm at client meetings. Demonstrate advanced time management skills to lead multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining excellence in delivery and team well-being.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in assurance-related work
- CPA license
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- Deep technical expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and other relevant financial reporting frameworks
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale and high-risk engagements from planning through delivery
- Advanced proficiency in assurance technology platforms and data analytics tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage and coach multi-level teams, including Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates
- Excellent communication and executive presence
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Analytical mindset
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and thought leadership within the assurance profession
- Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the firm's most complex and high-risk assurance engagements
- Serve as a technical expert in GAAP, GAAS, and other regulatory standards
- Develop and oversee engagement strategies
- Review and approve engagement budgets
- Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology, engagement planning, and execution
- Supervise and coach managers, senior associates, and associates
- Lead team performance management
- Review and approve all client deliverables
- Serve as a strategic advisor to clients
- Identify and manage engagement risks proactively
- Participate in firm-wide business development efforts
- Demonstrate advanced time and project management skills
- Meet annual billable hour and other targets
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to interpret and apply evolving standards
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to anticipate issues, propose solutions, and deliver value-added recommendations to clients
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