Bilingual; German/English Audit Manager/Business Developer at Rodl & Partner Cincinnati, OH
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Accounting
Auditor Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Description
Rödl Langford de Kock – VL, LLC (the “
Firm
”) is seeking a bilingual (German/English)
Audit Manager to support our Von Lehman & Company & Rödl & Partner Joint Venture in Cincinnati, OH. You will work with a select team providing auditing services to predominantly US‑Inbound International Businesses. Our ideal candidate has public accounting experience as an audit manager, as well as experience and interest in expanding business development activities.
- 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 address 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
- 5‑10 years of professional experience in audit and assurance services
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or Master’s 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 seminars, etc.
- USA and/or German CPA license or similar certification
- Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
- Pro System fx Engagement experience
- CCH Axcess experience
- 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
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 languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.
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Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family‑owned midsized (“Mittelstand”) businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.
As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax, and…
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