Bilingual; German​/English Audit Manager​/Business Developer

Position: Bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager / Business Developer
Description

We are currently seeking a Bilingual (German/English) Audit Manager / Business Developer to join our fast-growing international public accounting practice in our Chicago, IL office. You will provide auditing services to predominately US-Inbound International Businesses. Our ideal candidate has public accounting experience and knows audit & general accounting and can manage multiple engagements, as well as experience and interest in expanding business development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered
• Participate in performing audit procedures for assigned clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives that comply with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the audit client
• Business development activities to expand our German client base
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
• Delegate work to team members successfully
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintain professional education and continually develop skills
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams
• Understand the firm and its clients and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
• Busy Season (January - mid-April)
• Travel is moderate, generally during busy season

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of professional experience in audit and assurance services
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
• Fluent German writing and communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Open-minded and interested in activities such as networking, presenting of seminars, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• USA and/or German CPA license or similar certification
• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• Pro System fx Engagement experience
• CCH Axcess experience

Benefits:

We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:

• 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off - 25 days for all full-time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
• Visa processing & relocations expenses for qualified candidates

Why RÖDL?

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis

What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different…