Senior Audit Manager

Company: UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants
Location: Melville
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary The Senior Manager has mastered the skills and requirements of the manager role and has been identified as possessing the pre-requisite skills to grow into a future partner/managing director or principal. The Senior Manager is developing greater leadership skills and continuously taking on greater responsibilities. The Senior Manager is building the capacity to assist the partners/managing directors in assuming overall responsibilities in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: engagement management & client service, sales, practice development, marketing, cross selling, discipline & industry expertise, external activities & networking, leadership, people development, and strategic business planning. Tasks Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry Demonstrates excellence in most advanced technical skills Complies with pronouncements of professional and other regulatory groups, and enlightens and teaches the impact of such pronouncements to all staff. Continues to develop industry expertise and stays abreast of industry news; contributes to staff development by sharing industry knowledge Recognizes complex technical issues, reaches appropriate conclusions and applies authority to support conclusions. Participates in client related planning, where appropriate Effectively communicates all technical material to clients, verbally and in writing Proficient in use of necessary discipline software and applications. Demonstrates excellence in client service and business acumen Ensures top quality client service and oversees total engagement activity Recognizes needs and issues pertinent to client activity and follows through to implementation. Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders) Maintains effective realization rates of fees (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders) Assists partners/managing directors in managing effective billing and collections Appropriately manages risk and ensures quality control procedures are being executed on all engagement activities Ensures efficient and profitable execution of engagement financial management Assists partners/managing directors in planning business strategies in discipline or industry Builds client relationships; maintains smooth working relationship with clients and solicits client input on satisfaction Skills Generates new business annually, from new & existing clients (determined by Geography, Discipline and Industry leaders) Solicits internal experts from across the Firm to assist in marketing & selling firm services to existing clients Is actively involved in community, social, business and professional organizations, to generate referral sources Is actively involved in product development and product sales that will enhance market opportunities to generate revenue (determined by Discipline and Industry leaders) Proactively identifies opportunities to introduce Firm and serves as an active spokesperson Represents the firm and area of expertise by making presentations at third party events. Demonstrates excellence in Executive Presence, People Development, Leadership, and Professionalism Participates in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities Effectively develops, supervises, trains, coaches, and mentors staff Completes performance reviews constructively and timely, both written and oral, as well as provides ongoing feedback throughout the performance year Effectively manages people with poise and professionalism during stressful times, especially during peak periods of client engagement and deadlines Promotes the ideals, values, mission, and vision of the firm. Commands respect as a leader; acts like a role model Conducts self with the utmost professionalism and demonstrates respect towards others Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit amongst staff Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others Assists partners/managing directors in managing administrative activity Experience And Education Education Minimum Bachelor---s degree: Bachelor---s in Accounting Related Business Degree for Consulting Experience 8 years in accounting Public accounting preferred License / Certification Must be a CPA for Audit; May need equivalent certification for other disciplines. Must maintain required CPE credits annually May possibly have other industry or specialization certification Legal / Compliance Must complete firm wide Non-Compete, Non Solicitation agreements or similar applicable documents Must complete acknowledgement of Corporate Policy and Compliance Manual Must complete acknowledgement of Employee Manual document Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document Government engagements require applying for and receiving a security clearance from the United States government.

Keywords: UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants, New Haven , Senior Audit Manager, Executive , Melville, Connecticut