Assurance Manager (SEC) -Hartford - Marcum Search

We are actively looking for Assurance Managers , with a demonstrated knowledge and experience specifically with SEC engagements. Managers possess the ability to handle the day-to-day planning of client engagements and in supervising the activities of staff assigned to audit engagements, as well as being able to perform and have a strong knowledge capital of all audit functions. Managers will assist junior staff with understanding general audit practices, as well as Marcum LLP practices, procedures and system, and should also possess the desire and ability to maintain positive client relationships and cross sell the firm’s other services.

Our growing assurance practice provides tremendous career opportunities in an environment of the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to practicing work/life balance, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the execution of audit engagements of various clients, primarily Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants.
• Generate budgets
• Maintain profitable realization rates
• Coordinate various phases of engagements, budget time and expenses, monitor actual performance against budget, review work papers for accuracy and completeness, and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.
• Review SEC filings and research technical accounting issues and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy.
• Review reports and financial statements
• Review with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standard and firm policy
• Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client management and staff.
• Provide on the job training to associates
• Represent the firm by presenting on areas of expertise at 3rd party events.
• Effectively management employee and client expectations.
• Complete performance evaluations constructively and timely, provide ongoing performance feedback to employees; and to the New England Service Line Partner as needed.
• Maintain required annual CPE
• Communicate engagement needs to the client.
• Recognize extended services opportunities.
• Keep current on professional pronouncements.
• Proactively participates in professional development opportunities.
• Coach Staff.
• Practice development (recommended).

Qualifications

• MBA/BS/MS in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA certification, required.
• 6+ years independent audit experience in public accounting, specifically with SEC clients.
• Cultivated experience and technical knowledge with SEC clients
• Strong communication, research, analytical and writing skills
• Proven technical skills with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with accounting software, ProSystem FX engagement preferred
• Solid organization skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task positions
• This is not a remote position. Candidate considerations must be able to work in the office and/or client locations minimally 3 days per week.