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Audit - Manager

Date: Aug 27, 2010

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

AUDIT MANAGER

for a US Member Firm of an International Accounting Firm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton’s core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. In short, we strive for a keen understanding of the client’s business, in order to provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk. Our professionals are thought leaders, providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage to budget.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.
* Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, MBA a plus.
* Minimum 5-7 years of progressive audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent, Big 4 experience a plus.
* Active CPA license required.
* Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.


Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segments: Accounting, Audit, Business Development, Finance, Financial Sales, Management, Manager, MBA, Sales


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