Assurance Manager

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire. We work with companies funded by the best investors including Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Tiger Global Management, A16Z, Accel, DFJ, and more.
We recently have added a new division in Tax and Accounting.
From Our Client
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to join our successful Elgin, IL office! you will have the opportunity to focus on managing multiple engagement teams and clients. By providing a comprehensive review of audit work papers and financial statements you will be helping to mentor your team as you keep an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy. You will work to keep lines of communication open with both staff and clients while anticipating, addressing, and escalating client concerns as they arise. Since Tighe, Kress & Orr, PC (TKO) employees strive to provide thorough customer service to all our clients, you will be charged with recognizing opportunities to increase the level and types of TKO services your clients would find beneficial.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting
Active CPA license
Minimum of 5+ years current or recent experience in public accounting in an audit/assurance function
Solid understanding of industry specific audit issues relating to organizational issues and attest services in any of the following areas; financial statement audit (Non-for-profit, governmental & For profit, preferred), regulatory compliance, due diligence and structuring, process and controls, or assertions and agreements
General knowledge of FASB & GASB regulations and GAAP
Strong financial statement audit background
Experience leading and mentoring teams
Able to develop, grow and maintain strong client relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
Creative Solutions experience preferred
Engagement and PPC experience
QuickBooks Experience preferred
Payroll and sales tax experience preferred
Good computer skills (word, excel, internet)
Excellent communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Must have a good personality, good at taking feedback and overall pleasant
Experience working in a small to mid-sized accounting firm
Base Salary: $150,000 - $170,000