Senior Manager, Audit Professional Services - CPA.com (CPA2biz.com)
Dexter, MI
About the Job
Strong audit experience, including experience with government and single audits, a passion for technology and an understanding of modern audit technology solutions and how the audit is evolving, and experience designing and facilitating training programs. The Senior Manager of Audit Professional Services will be responsible for delivering in-person and virtual training classes for our audit technology and methodology solutions and assisting with updating and maintaining existing consulting and training materials.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develops and maintains a strong understanding of CPA.com's audit technology and methodology solutions as well as the change management needed for CPA firms to successfully adopt a new audit methodology. This includes the Caseware OnPoint A&A products: PCR, EBP, Audit, and the Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS).
- Performs internal & external training on audit methodology and technology platforms. In addition to general training responsibilities, this role requires specialized focus on government and single audits. *
- Supports and leads the development efforts to update and maintain existing consulting and training materials. *
- Delivers elements of technology and methodology implementation support engagement including audit workflow process re-engineering, adoption strategies, change management, and training. *
- Work closely with the product team to stay informed of product updates and new features to ensure understanding of transformative audit methodology is clearly communicated in our implementation support and training services
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure they have the necessary materials and messaging to effectively sell our audit technology, training, and methodology solutions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education/Experience:
B.A or B.S.in Accounting or related field; and 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Training:
- Some teaching or public speaking experience with an interest in content development
- Experience with government and single audits required
Certificates and Licenses:
- CPA with an active license
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, navigate competing priorities, and effectively adjust work plans to respond to emergent challenges or opportunities
- Passionate about technology and a deep understanding of modern audit technology solutions and how the audit is evolving
- Ability to travel for work assignments up to 50% of the time, comfortable working in a virtual environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and organized, strong presence and communication skills
Physical Demands:
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, and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.