Assurance Senior Manager

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction accounting and auditing, strong client relationship skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple high-level engagements.

• Lead and manage complex assurance engagements for construction industry clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of audit and review services in accordance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology.
• Provide technical expertise related to construction accounting, including:
• Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Cost-to-cost measurement methods
• Work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and roll forwards
• Job cost accounting
• Claims and change orders
• Contract modifications
• Retainage
• Contract asset and liability classifications
• Oversee engagement budgeting, staffing, billing, scope management, and profitability across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships by providing proactive communication, strategic guidance, and industry insight.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional services and business development initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, seniors, and staff through performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Manage engagement risk and ensure adherence to professional standards and internal quality control procedures.
• Represent the firm through participation in industry organizations, speaking engagements, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance. Demonstrated experience leading complex audit and assurance engagements. Significant experience serving construction contractors and related clients.

• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction contractor accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Job costing
• WIP reporting
• Contract accounting and project-based financial reporting
• Leadership:
  Proven experience leading teams, managing managers, and developing future leaders.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
• Certifications:
  
  Active CPA license required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex accounting matters into practical business insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with audit software, data analytics tools, and construction-related financial systems.

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $185,000, depending on experience, credentials, geographic location, and overall fit.
• Benefits Include:
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Transit and parking reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee referral bonus program
• Additional wellness and professional development benefits

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