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Marcum LLP is seeking a highly skilled Assurance Manager to join our team. As a key member of our assurance practice, you will be responsible for managing multiple assurance projects and client engagements simultaneously, scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. You will also develop and train staff, possess an in-depth knowledge of Marcum LLP service offerings, develop long-term relationships, network both internally and externally, and generate new business opportunities.

• Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement as well as tax engagements.
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business.
• Plans, schedules, and staffs engagements.
• Maintains a familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Prepares engagement letters for approval by Partner.
• Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff.
• Adheres to engagement time budgets.
• Supervises staff and seniors also provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
• Keeps Partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Ensures that financial statements, tax returns, and letters of recommendation are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
• Communicates progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance reviews, encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax and accounting matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Understands the client's industry and recognizes key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Stays informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Conducts timely job performance reviews and provides performance feedback/training.
• Uses technology to continually learn, shares knowledge with team members, and enhances service delivery.
• Maintains an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Current and valid CPA license.
• Member in good standing with AICPA.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products as well as accounting and tax software.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to the Firm.
• At least one year of experience supervising and directing the work of others.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills.
• Integrity within a professional environment.

Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using personal vehicle. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.