Assurance Manager

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.Workplace Type Hybrid Work Environment Secondary LocationLocation NorfolkExempt/Non-Exempt ExemptFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimeDescription We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Assurance Manager to join our firm. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and advancement, with a clear path to partnership with our firm.The Manager is accountable for all phases of the client audit engagement, including budget, staff, planning, production, first level or final review, total work quality and profitability of the engagement. This position acts in a leadership role, setting an ethical, technical, quality and leadership example for direct reports and colleagues. A manager is a CPA and is an integral part of the management team. The position of Manager is a technical position which functions to oversee and be accountable for all phases of the client engagement. PBMares Core Values:IntegrityTrustRespectAccountabilityCaringWhat you get:Diverse work engagementsAbility to coach and mentor junior team membersThe opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA.Paid Time Off11 paid holidays per yearFlexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annuallyPath to Partnership programWhat you'll do:Will have primary client responsibility, and, in some cases, will oversee a specific area of client service.Responsible for the development and leadership of their direct reports and others.Projects and plans the timing of the workload for staff management; promotes the most efficient and profitable operation of the Firm.Possess knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and be conversant with its reports and its letters relating to matters of policy.Makes broad decisions in the course of their work.Stays current on publications within the industry and understands their impact on clients.Manages multiple engagements and teams and responsible for coordinating with the Partner.Anticipates client needs and proactively shares relevant and timely information regarding economic or industry trends.Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others.Proposes outcomes to critical issues.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices and applies knowledge in performing and supervising work.Conducts detailed review to assure engagement is completed in accordance with applicable firm policies and professional standards.Ensures each engagement is administered efficiently by developing budgets and proactively managing the hours spent by each engagement member.Position Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required,5+ years of public accounting experienceCPA license requiredWorking knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulationsDisplays the ability to make sound decisions under pressureAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Position Requirements Preferred Requirements:Master's Degree preferred Shift DaysEOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.