Assurance Manager

Join to apply for the Assurance Manager role at Boos & Associates, a Professional Corp.Boos & Associates is growing, we were recently named one of the Fastest Growing Accounting Firms and Businesses in the Fresno area by the Fresno Business Journal. That growth has led us to expand to different markets and we are in need of an Assurance Manager to be at the center of our business needs in the Long Beach, CA office.If you are looking for an opportunity to help grow our firm, have an entrepreneur spirit, and enjoy leading and developing professional individuals this might be the role for you!What you will do:The Assurance Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work and “wrap-up” stages of an Audit client this role, the Assurance Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, as well as the responsibility of ensuring engagement profitability involving billings and collections. Traditionally responsibilities of the Assurance Manager will include advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues, apply GAAP and GAAS consistently within complex situations, writing technical consultation memos on GAAP / GAAS issues, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various financial reporting control systems.Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and proceduresApplies a broad understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controlsValidates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reportingIdentifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting proceduresIdentify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriateSupervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field workProvide on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field workGAAP:Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principlesIdentifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncementsMonitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncementsPresents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternativesDrafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to clientIdentifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as neededGAAS:Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagementApplies a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising workProvides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by othersCommunicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governanceApplies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.Methodology:Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and productsConducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standardsPrepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completenessRecommends appropriate outcomes to critical issuesInitiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriatePlans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines.Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving proceduresConsiders Sarbanes-Oxley rules in understanding and executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clientsResearch:Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that informationDefines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely mannerApplies comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate researchPrepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriatePresents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accuratelyWhat you bring to the role:Bachelor’s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferredMaster’s degree in Accountancy, preferredFive (5) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, requiredPrior significant supervisory experience, requiredIndustry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferredLicense/Certifications:Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy, requiredIf active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelinesOther Knowledge, Skills AbilitiesSound GAAP and GAAS knowledgeFamiliarity with SEC reporting rulesPossess proven solid verbal and written communication skillsPossess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgetingPossess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsPossess solid decision-making skillsAbility to resolve complex accounting issuesAbility to be responsible for business development and marketingAbility to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collectionsCompensation Information: Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.More About Boos & Associates, a Professional Corporation is a Certified Public Accountant and Consulting firm established in February 2004.Prior to founding the firm our Managing Director was a Tax Director with a Big 4 accounting firm with over 30 years public accounting experience. We currently have a staff of approximately 117 and anticipate significant expansion opportunities in the near and long term. Our greatest strength is our people. We foster and support innovative, strategic ideas that can transform developments in accounting, tax, and consulting into practical solutions for our clients.We recognize our unique opportunity to embrace the cultural and ethnic opportunity our clients and people have to offer. We are committed to optimizing this opportunity to hire outstanding individuals of diverse backgrounds, and to offer them a dynamic, challenging environment to develop their skills as trusted advisors to our clients. Our commitment to diversity encompasses all people within our firm, professionals, and administrative support alike, including people of different races, religions, cultural backgrounds, national origins, disabilities or medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and ages.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06