Job Description
Assurance Manager - Healthcare Solutions
Pittsburgh area Salary : $120,000.- $ 150,000.00 + Bonus
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar area of concentration.
- 5+ years of public accounting experience in audit/assurance services.
- Strong GAAP accounting background with good understanding of the cash basis tax accounting of healthcare entities
- Healthcare & Continuing Care Communities experience required strongly preferred
- HUD, Cost Reporting, and GAGAS preferred.
- Competent in accounting and auditing practices.
- Previous experience in planning and supervising both personnel and engagements.
- Candidates should possess excellent research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to interact well with team members and clients.
- Experience with Single Audits is a plus.
- Competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.
- CPA designation preferred .
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Compilations, Reviews, Yellowbook Auditing, Write-Up work, and GAAP Auditing.
- Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the engagement Principal and assurance leadership.
- Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a principal).
- Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers.
- Review with the Principal or assurance group leadership any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.
- Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client.
- Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal.
- Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader.
- Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the principal if time exceeds the budget.
- Identify additional areas of work, i.e., work beyond the scope of the engagement letter, estimate the amount of time and receive client approval before commencing work.
- Assist new businesses with entity selection and software implementation.
- Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including remaining up to date on all professional pronouncements.
- Contribute to team members’ semi-annual and annual performance evaluations.
- Working as a team, interact closely with clients and firm team members to provide innovative and proactive individual and business tax planning, consulting, and compliance services in a timely and effective manner.
- General understanding of tax accounting concepts as it applies to the Healthcare Industry.
- Ensure complete client and team satisfaction through open communication, managing deadlines and proactively sharing tax savings strategies.
- Work closely with Partners, other Directors, Senior Managers and staff on client management, professional development, and business development activities
- Supervise and lead associate and senior associate team members to manage responsibilities and deadlines on client engagements
- Develop skills to attract new clients and market the company's services and products and facilitate expansion of business with existing clients
- Keep abreast of any legislative or professional changes, and consulting with clients on potential implications.
- Participate in Client development through networking events and professionally represent the firm in the business community
- Display continual commitment to the Firm's Culture and Values and Client Service Principles
- Demonstrate a level of communication skills, intuitive skills and resourcefulness that encourages others to follow and develop the same skills
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