• Mastering responsibilities of manager
• Reviewing the engagement prior to the review by partner, answering any questions the client may have, and ensuring that there is a complete understanding of the nature and terms of the engagement
• Supervising managers, supervisors, and senior accountants; evaluating their performance and providing them with feedback with regards to evaluations
• Following the progress of work during an engagement in relation to budgeted time and scheduled dates of completion; spending as much time as possible with the client’s management group; periodically reviewing the working papers as the job progresses; determining whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly and in the best sequence; anticipating the problem areas and questions that might arise
• Following the return through processing, answering any questions that arise and supervising distribution according to the client’s instructions
• Knowing the client’s impression in regard to the conduct of the engagement
• Actively engaging in practice development on a regular basis to establish new relationships that can grow into revenue-generating opportunities for the firm
• Maintaining cross-departmental working relationships to ensure proper completion of all client engagements
• Seeking out areas to assist in ensuring the overall health and growth of the firm
• Understanding the firm’s philosophy; aligning with philosophies and views held by the partner

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in accounting

- CPA certified 

- 8-10 Years of experience in public accounting

- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a Manager (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the partners/principals), have exhibited technical proficiency and the ability to supervise complete engagements

- Membership in AICPA and NCACPA

- Proficiency in use of computers, accounting software programs and audit software programs

- Completion of career development CPE requirements designed to enhance management and communication skills 

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

- Excellent client services skills

- Displays initiative, creativity and imagination

- Valid driver’s license and good MVR

Essential Physical Requirements:

- Fine hand manipulation in keyboarding 5-7 hours per day

- Fine hand manipulation using calculator/adding machine 2-4 hours per day

- Travel, as needed