Assurance Senior Manager

2 weeks ago


Florham Park, United States Wiss Full time

Background:

Wiss seeks a Senior Assurance Manager to join its growing Investor Backed practice. As a Senior Assurance Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations of assurance engagements. You will closely work with the team to tackle accounting, auditing, and other issues, while using assurance tools and technology. You will also be responsible for mentoring assurance staff, providing them with developmental feedback and career guidance. The Senior Assurance Manager will demonstrate extensive knowledge and/or a proven record of success in the common business and accounting issues facing non-publicly traded companies in the technology, media, and life sciences industries. These issues include but are not limited to complex debt and equity arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, entrepreneurship, funding requirements, growth objectives and exit strategies.

Specific experience working with Private Equity portfolio companies is essential

The position will reside in Florham Park, NJ. We offer a permanent hybrid work schedule. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY WILL BE CONSIDERED

Core Responsibilities:

  • Prepare assurance strategy for engagements
  • Plan and execute engagements
  • Set and monitor budgets
  • Identify and supervise staff
  • Participate in the proposal process for new clients and projects
  • Research on technical accounting and assurance matters
  • Effectively work in a hybrid environment

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years of prior public accounting experience
  • Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
  • Technical knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, etc.).
  • Experience working with Private Equity portfolio companies rather than PE funds.
  • Demonstrate polished verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
  • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
  • Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent required
  • CPA license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Possess strong project management skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

Wiss Highlights:

  • Forbes' 2023 America's Best Accounting Firms
  • Accounting Today's 2023 Fastest Growing Firms
  • Accounting Today's 2023 Regional Leaders
  • Accounting Today's 2023 Top 100 Firms
  • DesignRush's Top Accounting Firms in New York 2022

Wiss is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age"

"Wiss is committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work."

To all staffing agencies: Wiss does not utilize 3rd party firms for any internal or client positions. Please be advised, Wiss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of Wiss.



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