Manager

Description
A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative
We are seeking a Manager to join our team

Managers are responsible to Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers. Responsibilities of Managers are similar to those of Senior Associates, but require a higher level of performance and judgment. In addition to management duties, a Manager is responsible for directing all individuals assigned. Managers exhibit the ability to monitor, develop, train, and fully utilize staff members in conjunction with the timely completion of assigned responsibilities. Managers demonstrate strong judgment and communication skills which earn the confidence of clients and superiors. Managers often have primary client responsibility, and, in some cases, a Manager is assigned other key areas of responsibility, including technical and administrative duties. Managers have broad experience in their areas of practice and assume primary supervision for client service. Managers work with other Managers to provide high quality client service and optimize utilization of Firm resources. Managers work with superiors to insure Firm policies and procedures are carried out, and maintain intimate knowledge of current technical issues. Training is ongoing in areas of Firm and personnel management.

What your day looks like:

• Directs engagements, which includes the timeline, budget, schedule, and Associates required.
• Reviews and prepares workpapers.
• Manages internal job scheduling.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Assists with research and planning according to the current laws and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Becomes more specialized in one specific area of the Firm's practice.
• Supervises In-Charge Associates and Associates.
• May be responsible for several jobs at one time.
• Assists in training all levels of other Associates in both formal training sessions and on the job training.
• Has substantial interaction with clients.
• Assists in the billing process.
• Responsible for billing and collection for some clients.
• Participates as needed in administrative activities of the firm.
• Participates in proposals and other practice development/marketing activities.

What you need for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Master's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation presumptively mandatory.
• Significant years of specialized, niche, and/or managerial experience – leading engagement teams and being responsible for client relationships – may be considered in place of a CPA designation.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office Suite.
• ProSystems, Engagement or other related software experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic and a team player.
• Willing to stay up to date through continuing education and continuous reading of professional journals.
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to interact well with clients.
• Developing leadership, interpersonal, supervisory, and technological skills.
• Involved in community/business associations.

What you can expect from us:

• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• "Dress for Your Day" policy.
• Whether you aspire to pass the CPA exam or pursue an additional designation, we offer educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities. We even offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or "niches" provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.