External Auditor

EXTERNAL AUDITOR (STAFF OR SENIOR)

MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A FULL AUDIT FROM BEGINNING TO END!

Job Description

Terra Business Solutions or “My Terra Team” to our clients, is a remote national CPA firm, with offices in California, Texas, Florida and Ohio. We are growing rapidly and looking to add a Senior External Auditor to our team! This exciting opportunity offers unique growth potential for the right candidate who is looking for management advancement. Work with a diverse group of clients including privately held companies, manufacturers & distributors, financial institutions, service providers and real estate developers, as well as nonprofit organizations. This is an unique opportunity to work 100% remotely from home.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Audit Practice Director, the External Audit Manager will lead teams of auditors and conduct company audits from planning through to completion. Tasks will include planning the audit process, research, reviewing current processes, resource planning and management, and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. The External Audit Manager is responsible for the audit team and will supervise, motivate and develop the team of staff and junior audit staff. This role is required to review the work of team personnel, as well as developing their skills and providing training and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and manages one or more client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project.
• Acquires strong working knowledge of client’s business.
• Builds strong working relationships with clients to gather information, resolve problems and to sell/cross-sell products or services.
• Identifies, communicates and solves engagement and technical issues as well as communicating engagement progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Assists in identifying business development opportunities and in developing new business proposals, budgets and fee quotes.
• Assists in preparing billings and in collections.
• Supervises, trains and mentors Audit Staff.
• Works as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements including:
• Preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures and management letter comments.
• Assisting with engagement administration including developing audit programs and customized procedures, budgets and engagement letters.
• Establishing work schedules using effective project management techniques.
• Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit related issues.
• Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and related tax returns preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prior CPA firm experience a must
• Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical and research skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics with recommended solutions.
• An in-depth understanding of audit, business compliance, and financial regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Experience in a remote and paperless environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification and active license
• 5-8 years audit experience in a public accounting firm, with some non-profit audit experience. Financial statement audits & reviews experience required.
• Understanding of Form 990 and related tax returns preferred
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls and complex audit procedures and techniques.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Thomson Reuters Programs, and QuickBooks preferred.
• Experience working remotely preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Public accounting: 3 years (Required)
• External Auditing: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you up to date with your CPE's in regards to the single audit requirements for CPA's?
• In the last 2 years, how many government (i.e. city, federal, state, municipal, legislative) audit engagements have you worked on?
• Do you have an active and valid CPA license for the state of Hawaii

Experience:

• Single Audit: 2 years (Preferred)
• Financial auditing: 3 years (Preferred)
• managing full-lifecycle audit engagement: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Location:

• Hawaii (Required)

Work Location: Remote