Audit Manager

Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP ("MMA") is looking to add an experienced Audit Manager with extensive A&A experience to lead and manage multiple engagements and to deliver highquality
accounting services. In client assignments, the Audit Manager is involved in almost all the areas for which partners are responsible. This role exhibits technical proficiency and the
ability to supervise and complete engagements while serving as intermediaries between partners, clients, and senior accountants. The Audit Manager has a proven record of building
profitable and sustainable client relationships, and they have solid organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP

MMA is a dynamic and responsive, high-value CPA firm that serves closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, and other clients throughout California and globally.

We have active and engaged employees and support our team with a robust benefits package, a blended workforce schedule as well as numerous perks including team activities, training, education stipends, and support for community involvement. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, 401(k) and profit-sharing, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance. 

This is an ideal position for a smart, motivated individual who is passionate about delivering strategic value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review final drafts of financial statements, footnotes, and management letters.


• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.


• Review engagement work papers, resolve any problems, spot issues, and keep the partner
  informed of all-important developments on engagements.


• Prepare client billings and monitor realization on engagements.


• Analyze complex client transactions, recognizing and resolving potential or existing
  problems with appropriate research and consulting.


• Proven competence with accounting and research software.


• Assist with quality control and internal monitoring of attest engagements;


• Advanced understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and SSARS.


• Review and Prepare corporate income tax returns associated with our audit clients, with
  the assistance of tax department as needed.


• Maintain frequent contact with clients throughout the year to discover and disseminate
  information on client developments that could affect the annual audit or review.


• Ensure that all projects are thoroughly reviewed before they reach the partner and that all
  applicable checklists and procedures have been followed.


• Approaches responsibilities and the disposition of problems in a long-term profit-oriented
  manner to help ensure the continued growth of the firm.


• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.


• Ensure effective utilization of staff through proper assignment and delegation of duties
  and assess their performance.


• Exhibit leadership qualities in attitude and conduct.


• Provide training to staff during job assignments and lead in-house training sessions.


• Establish a habit of accuracy and promptness in preparing administrative reports and of
  compliance with the Firm's administrative procedures, i.e., timesheets, expense reports,
  department meetings.


• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
  publications and new regulations.


• Approaches responsibilities and the disposition of problems in a long-term profit-oriented
  manner to help ensure the continued growth of the firm.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Licensed CPA.


• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation.


• Proven work experience as a Audit Manager.


• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance, and all types of tax returns.


• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.


• Strong analytical skills to assess problems or unusual situations and quickly determine efficient solutions.


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CCH Products (CCH Axcess, Engagement, XCM, Client Portal, etc.).

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and handle interruptions while maintaining flexibility in work assignments.


• Ability to independently perform all the duties of the position efficiently and effectively.


• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.


• Comfortable providing feedback.


• Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.


• You are highly collaborative and team-oriented.


• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented business.


• You work well with little direction but know when to ask for help and keep your team informed.

Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP

Responsive, creative, high-value CPA services for closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates.

Do you fit this description?

• Experienced and highly motivated


• Intellectually curious


• Looking for a challenging and stimulating environment


• Prefers a workplace that provides autonomy and rewards independent and critical thinking


• Goes beyond ordinary compliance to provide outstanding service to clients

If so, you’d fit right in at MMA – and we’d like to speak with you!

We take great pride in delivering the highest-quality service and are listed as one of the Top East Bay Area accounting firms.