Accounting & Auditing Manager

Located in Westwood, SLGG is one of the largest certified public accounting firms in Southern California. Established in 1959, the practice has grown to more than 200 professionals and support staff. We serve a broad range of clients ranging from individuals to family-owned businesses to public companies of all sizes.
We know our employees are our most important asset. As a result, we carefully choose our employees based on excellent professional skills, sound business sense, and problem solving ability. We evaluate all applicants solely on the basis of performance and abilities. In turn, we provide ongoing training programs, close interaction among partners, staff and clients, a competitive compensation and benefits package, advancement opportunities, and a team-oriented working environment.SLGG is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy individual to join the Accounting & Auditing Department as a Manager. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the Firm.
Interested in joining our team? Send your resume to our Recruiter at [Click here for email] and indicate "Your Name, Accounting & Auditing Manager" in the subject line of your email. No relocation provided; local candidates only. Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement.
2. Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of clients' businesses.
3. Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using Firm policies and procedures.
4. Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
5. Prepares engagement letter for approval by parnter.
6. Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff.
7. Adheres to engagement time budgets.
8. Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.9. Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
10. Keeps partner informed of all the important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
11. Ensures that financial statements, tax returns, and letters of recommendation are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
12. Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
13. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.
14. Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
15. Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm's philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
16. Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
1. At least seven (7) years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
2. Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.
3. Bachelor's degree in accounting, or Master's degree in accounting.
4. Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
5. Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.
6. A current and valid CPA's license is required.
7. Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and tax software programs.Working Conditions:
1. Frequent same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
2. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars using a personal vehicle.
3. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.