Assurance - Financial Services - Senior Manager

Assurance – Financial Services - Senior ManagerWould you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service?  Grant Thornton’s core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood.  We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in the Financial Services industry with the ability to manage to budget.-Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.-Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.-Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals. -Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews. -Play a key role in future business generation by identifying new business opportunities through networking within industry.-Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.-Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis. -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:-Minimum 8 years of progressive audit experience in medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent, Big 4 experience a plus-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, MBA a plus-Active CPA license required-Significant experience in the Financial Services industry-Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.-Demonstrated experience in practice development and business development -Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.-Experience with Financial Service industry including, but not limited to: Hedge funds, Mutual Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity, Real estate investment trust, and regulated investment companies. -Performed audits in the Financial Services industry.-Ability to multitask Company:Grant Thornton LLPLocation:Philadelphia, PAStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant Thornton LLPReference Code:8343