Audit Manager

GHJ is looking for an Audit Manager

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ, we foster a flexible, entrepreneurial environment so our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our success is driven by retaining the best, diverse talent. We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.

WHAT we believe

GHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

THRIVING On Our Own Terms

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.

Summary of Role:

At GHJ, we focus on helping forward-thinking, entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services designed to help companies with compliance, reporting and strategic planning. We provide our clients with the added bonus of having access to industry resources and benchmarking that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through our events, blogs and publications. Our team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of our clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence. We are looking for employees that are more than just auditors, but strive to be true advisors and collaborators with our clients. Most importantly, GHJ is looking for auditors to join our team who want to #BeMore. With our commitment to anytime/anywhere work, our support of flexible work environments and our passion for health and wellness, our Firm wants people who live their best lives, for themselves, their family and GHJ and its clients.

You will be responsible for:

• An A&A Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the firm.
• Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement.
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business.
• Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Prepares engagement letter for approval by partner.
• Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff.
• Adheres to engagement time budgets.
• Supervises seniors and staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
• Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Ensures that financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards.
• Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.
• Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
• Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts.
• Build client relationships.
• Marketing, networking and business development.
• Apply knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies.
• Supervise, direct and review the results of the engagement.
• Responsible for the engagement profitability - billings and collections.
• Participate in firm’s committees and management meeting.
• Ability to become a part of the firm's Mentoring Program.
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

What we need from you:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification.
• At least six (6) years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 6+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.