Audit (Assurance) Manager-CIPS

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Travel Required: 0-20%Description:
The Consumer, Industrial Products and Services practice needs an Audit (Assurance) Manager that will assume overall responsibility for a team of professionals expected to deliver high quality service to top tier clients in our Assurance Practice (ABAS), CIPS practice in the Los Angeles area. He/she will be expected to proficiently utilize PricewaterhouseCoopers' state of the art analytical tools and practice methodologies in the attest/assurance process. This process includes annual risk assessment, engagement planning, use of the "review by interview" technique, analytical procedures, recommendations to enhance shareholder value, and focused reviews of information systems. Managers will be expected to manage multiple relationships, ensure client satisfaction through high quality service deliverables, and continue to develop industry and technical expertise through written reports and management presentations. Managers will be expected to share ideas with other staff and support critical reasoning with proper firm and professional standards. Overall deliverables: Reporting on financial and nonfinancial information, research and resolution of SEC issues, annual audits, quarterly reviews, coordination with internal audit departments, strong client relationships, exceptional project management, implementation of new technical standards, appropriate assessment and management of risk, recruitment/retention/development of staff, billable/chargeable hours, revenue generation, and expansion of services to meet clients' business needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
CPA license is required
BA/B.S. degree in AccountingEssential Requirements:
Audit Manager, CPA licensed, with 6-10 years at a Big 4 or other national ranking public accounting firm. Candidates from industry with prior public accounting experience will be considered.