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Assurance Manager

Ascend Partner Firms
Location
Remote - US
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Assurance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
  • Active CPA license in good standing
  • Progressive public accounting assurance experience, including current or recent Manager, Senior Manager, Director, or equivalent responsibility
  • Ability to manage engagements from planning through issuance and supervise multiple teams, deadlines, budgets, and client expectations
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, SSARS, and financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements
  • Meaningful audit experience in oil and gas exploration and production or medical practices and healthcare services
Nice to have
  • Approximately eight or more years of progressive public accounting assurance experience, including meaningful manager-level responsibility
  • Experience with privately held, owner-managed, or middle-market businesses and responsibility for client portfolios and engagement profitability
  • Experience with business development, referrals, cross-serving, quality-management activities, audit technology, or data analytics
  • Experience in both target industries, established Houston-area relationships, or interest in long-term practice leadership or partnership.
What the job really is

The Assurance Manager at MGA will lead assurance engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior professionals. This role involves overseeing audits, reviews, and compilations, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and contributing to the growth of the Assurance practice. Candidates should have significant public accounting experience, particularly in oil and gas or healthcare sectors.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Remote position with potential travel to client locations
  • Strong emphasis on client relationship management and team leadership may require significant interpersonal skills and experience.
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