Audit Senior / Audit Manager - FJ Management Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Audit Manager to join our internal assurance practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting and be adept at managing audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading audit engagements, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the development of our practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and manage assurance engagements and consultations for the holding company as well as our growing portfolio of owned operating entities.
• Quickly assimilate lessons learned / best practice and implement across a growing client & industry portfolio.
• Plan and execute engagements, from risk assessment to workpaper review to report issuance.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Liaise with client contacts to understand their business, address their concerns, and develop strong relationships.
• Identify and communicate issues and recommendations based on best practice observations.
• Identify and test controls to attest to design and operating effectiveness.
• As needed, perform management agreed upon procedures related to significant circumstances (validate significant transactions, perform acquisition related due diligence etc)
• Focused upskilling to ensure subject matter expertise sufficient to offer quality services to a growing and diverse portfolio of industries. (Oil and Gas, Convenience Stores, Healthcare, Real Estate, Philanthropy, Finance etc.)
• Champion applicable department and professional standards. (IPPF knowledge/experience a plus)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic and multilocation team.
• Ability to quickly understand complex ideas and business processes.
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate.
• Robust organization and project management skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as assurance, finance, technology, operations, or investigations.
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment, and willing to adapt to change.
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts.
• Understanding of Risk Management, its application and how it underpins a world class assurance function

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Assurance or other relevant business discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• In depth understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and ability to learn other regulatory requirements as needed.
• Experience with ACL Analytics, Alteryx or other data analytic toolset.
• Experience with an Audit Management Suite (Highbond, Workiva, Auditboard etc)
• Experience in public accounting, with a focus on auditing preferred.
• Experience in or with retail operations, convenience stores, construction projects, oil and gas industry, healthcare, real estate, philanthropic organizations or finance
• CPA, CIA or CISA or other relevant certification preferred
• Experience in a senior or managerial role preferred