Assurance Manager
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Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.
There's a lot to think about when it comes to launching your
career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly
competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options,
and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that
values your contributions and supports your professional
growth.
At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that
includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term
disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts,
and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with
an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.
The Assurance Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the
client and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for
managing multiple assurance projects and client engagements
simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing and coordinating
engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff. Possesses an
in-depth knowledge of Marcum LLP service offerings, develops
long-term relationships, networks both internally and externally
and generates new business opportunities.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation or review
engagement as well as tax engagements.
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a
thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's
business.
- Plans, schedules and staffs engagements.
- Maintains a familiarity with qualifications of all staff
members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
- Prepares engagement letters for approval by Partner.
- Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by
staff.
- Adheres to engagement time budgets.
- Supervises staff and seniors; also provides on-the-job
training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by
staff.
- Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will
arise.
- Keeps Partner informed of all important developments on
engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
- Ensures that financial statements, tax returns and letters of
recommendation are prepared in accordance with professional and
Firm standards.
- Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions
to client.
- Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in
performance reviews, encouraging individuals to think for
themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the
team.
- Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to
clients and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
- Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm's philosophy and its
opinions on tax and accounting matters.
- Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of
possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business
climate.
- Understands the client's industry and recognizes key
performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and
industry developments. Stays informed of general business/economic
developments and their impact to the client.
- Conducts timely job performance reviews and provides
performance feedback/training.
- Uses technology to continually learn, shares knowledge with
team members, and enhances service delivery.
- Maintains an educational program to continually develop
skills.
- Maintains cooperative relationships with other engagement
teams.
Education & Experience Required
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other
appropriate academic major required. Master's degree is
preferred.
- Current and valid CPA license.
- Member in good standing with AICPA.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite of products as well as
accounting and tax software.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public accounting,
demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope and number
of engagements managed.
- Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to the
Firm.
- At least one year of experience supervising and directing the
work of others.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Dedication to teamwork and leadership.
- Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting
areas, along with well-developed and applied management and
supervisory skills.
- Integrity within a professional environment.
Other Responsibilities
- Assists in recruiting, developing training aids and acting as
an instructor in professional development programs.
- Prepares other reports and projects as requested.
- Participates in the Firm's practice development efforts through
involvement with referral sources, community and industry
activities.
Working Conditions
- Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings
and seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at
clients, meetings or seminars using personal vehicle.
- Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy
overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess
of 55 hours per week.
For more information about the position, please send an email to
with "Assurance Manager" in the Subject Line, or use the link to
apply directly to the role.
Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMarcum LLP does not
discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin,
color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected
classification under the law.
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