Manager Specialty Attest Auditor

For more than 70 years, Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC has helped businesses and individuals across the country shape clearer paths forward. Our professional accounting and assurance, consulting, tax, and technology services allow clients to streamline and organize operations, comply with changing regulations, and boost business growth with the right technological tools. As Louisiana’s top CPA firm, our rapid growth is continuing. We are looking for leaders to GROW WITH US!

Manager – Specialty Attest Auditor position is responsible for planning, completing, and managing all phases specific to specialty audit and/or agreed upon procedure engagements. Exercises leadership through knowledge and technical ability and/or assigned supervisory responsibilities. Facilities training and staff development activities including providing oversight to seniors, staff, and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other specialization as approved by the Directors.
• A CPA or CIA designation is preferred, but not required.
• 6 years of experience in Audit, Internal Audit or related field is required.
• Advanced degrees and Certifications may be used to supplement for years of experience.
• 3 years management experience.
• Prior experience with Louisiana film and media credit audit procedures is a plus.
• Project management capability and self-discipline to complete and finalize engagements and open items.
• Highly organized and capable of performing multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Experience with CCH Practice Management software.
• High degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and manages field work on assigned engagements from engagement planning to completion, including assuming responsibility for timely and accurate status reports, completion of work paper review including self-review, engagement follow-up of open items, monitoring of the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner (e.g. engagement file completion, engagement binder closing, completion of reports, completion of staff evaluations, etc.), and other similar items.
• Timely and accurately communicates with supervisors and staff personnel, identifies technical issues, identifies issues and/or concerns and other similar items.
• Communicates with client(s) and other specified parties related to the audit and/or agreed upon procedure engagements.
• Monitors workload to meet billable hour and realization expectations and to ensure efficient scheduling of staff.
• Provides/assists with the internal and on-the-job training of staff members.
• Identifies opportunities to provide additional services to clients and/or non-clients.
• Research accounting and auditing issues as appropriate.
• Apprises engagement Associate Director/Director of status of engagement and other pertinent aspects of engagement.
• Ensures engagement procedures comply with professional requirements and identifies efficiencies.
• Maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing standards.
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with diverse group of clients, team members and subject matter experts.
• Documents procedures performed, findings or other issues, draft/compile reports and correspondence.
• Attends and actively engages in training sessions and/or meetings as required.

Other Duties:

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization). Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization.
• Performs other services as assigned.

Other Considerations:

• May be required to work extended hours during the work week and/or on weekends as needed.
• May be required to travel and work from different firm and client locations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus. This position spends a significant amount of time sitting and operating a computer.
Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is considered to be that of a typical business/office operation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Dress for Your Day policy, Volunteer Opportunities, Fun Team Activities
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Matching/Profit Sharing Contribution, Voluntary & Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical, Dependent Care and Adoption FSA, Competitive Salaries, Employee Referral bonus
• Health & Wellness: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account

Join our team of professionals and take a firm step forward in your career. With an established mentor program and defined career paths for a range of specialties and skill sets, P&N is a place where professionals of all experience levels thrive. Our Lifelong Learning program, combined with technical training opportunities for staff, ensure that this is a place where our employees can grow — and with a rich office culture and a strong commitment to work/life balance, P&N is a place where you'll be happy to do so. To be considered for employment, visit www.pncpa.com/careers, complete an employment application and Explore Your Next Opportunity with P&N.

Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.