We are looking for an accomplished Assurance Manager to join a public accounting team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position leads assurance and attest engagements for a varied portfolio of clients, including privately owned companies and nonprofit organizations, while maintaining strong quality standards and trusted client relationships. The role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can guide teams, oversee multiple engagements at once, and contribute to the continued success of a collaborative firm environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead audit, review, and compilation assignments from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring each engagement progresses efficiently and meets high-quality expectations.
- Direct engagement teams by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching staff members to support both performance and development.
- Analyze risk areas and internal control environments to shape effective engagement strategies tailored to each client.
- Examine financial statements, workpapers, and related records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable accounting and auditing standards.
- Monitor timelines, budgets, staffing, and workflow so client commitments are met without compromising quality.
- Investigate complex technical accounting, assurance, and reporting matters and determine practical, standards-based resolutions.
- Advise clients and internal teams on applicable regulatory and compliance considerations, including relevant assurance requirements.
- Partner with firm leadership on client service efforts, practice growth initiatives, recruiting, and staff development activities.
- Recommend process improvements that strengthen engagement execution and deliver added value to clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
- Active CPA designation required.
- At least five years of recent public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in audit or assurance engagements.
- Demonstrated experience supervising team members and managing several engagements simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of audit methodology, financial reporting, internal controls, and assurance standards.
- Proficiency with audit technology, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.