Senior Audit Manager – Financial Statements & Attestation

Senior Audit Manager – Financial Statements & Attestation Libock & Associates LLC Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey initially; anticipated future office in Suffolk County, NY Schedule: Initially two days per week in the New Jersey office Salary: Starting at $150,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on qualifications, experience, client relationship management, and practice growth capabilities. About the Opportunity Libock & Associates LLC is a growing public accounting and advisory firm seeking a highly experienced, technically proficient, and hands-on Senior Audit Manager to lead engagements within our Financial Statement and Attestation Division. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with firm ownership, independently manage client engagements, supervise professional staff, and contribute to the continued growth of our financial statement and attestation practice. We are seeking an experienced professional who has exceptional technical accounting and auditing knowledge, expert-level CCH proficiency, and the ability to independently prepare complete financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures. This is a hands-on leadership position. As a smaller, growing accounting firm, our senior professionals actively participate in preparing and completing engagements rather than functioning exclusively in supervisory roles. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable performing original engagement work, reviewing staff work, managing client relationships, and overseeing the firm's peer review readiness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Audit, Review & Attestation Engagements Independently plan, perform, supervise, and complete financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other attestation engagements. Personally prepare audit workpapers, perform substantive testing, complete analytical procedures, and document engagement conclusions. Manage engagements from initial planning through financial statement issuance. Evaluate internal controls, assess engagement risks, establish materiality, and develop appropriate audit procedures. Research and resolve complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, SSAE, and other applicable professional standards. Maintain engagement quality, efficiency, profitability, and timely completion. Financial Statement Preparation & Footnote Disclosures Expert-level financial statement preparation and technical financial reporting capabilities are mandatory. Candidates must have substantial experience personally writing financial statements and footnotes from beginning to end, not simply reviewing financial statements prepared by others. Independently prepare complete financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable financial reporting frameworks. Draft comprehensive financial statement footnotes and disclosures without relying on other staff to prepare the initial drafts. Prepare balance sheets, statements of income, statements of cash flows, statements of changes in equity, and other required financial statements. Prepare complex financial statement disclosures involving leases, debt, revenue recognition, income taxes, related-party transactions, commitments, contingencies, and other applicable accounting matters. Research and implement new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements. Prepare and review financial statement adjustments, reclassifications, and supporting schedules. Ensure financial statements and disclosures are accurate, complete, technically sound, and ready for issuance. Peer Review & Quality Management The Senior Audit Manager will play a leading role in maintaining the firm's compliance with applicable professional standards and successfully completing its peer reviews. Prior hands-on experience managing or substantially participating in a CPA firm's peer review process is required. Responsibilities include: Serve as a primary point of contact with the firm's peer reviewer. Coordinate and manage the firm's peer review preparation and examination process. Maintain engagement documentation, quality management policies, and supporting materials necessary for peer review. Perform internal engagement inspections and identify areas requiring improvement. Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the firm's system of quality management. Address peer review findings, recommendations, and corrective actions. Monitor changes in professional standards and implement necessary updates to firm procedures. Ensure engagement binders, workpapers, financial statements, and reports meet applicable professional and peer review requirements. Train staff on documentation standards, quality management procedures, and best practices. CCH Software Expertise Expert-level CCH experience is mandatory. Demonstrate extensive, hands-on proficiency with CCH Axcess Engagement and related CCH applications. Independently establish, manage, prepare, review, roll forward, and finalize engagement binders. Prepare and manage financial statement engagements within the CCH environment. Develop and maintain standardized workpapers, engagement templates, and reporting procedures. Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through better utilization of CCH software. Provide technical CCH guidance and training to other staff members. Hands-On Engagement Responsibilities The Senior Audit Manager must be comfortable: Performing substantial original audit and accounting work. Personally preparing engagement workpapers and supporting schedules. Drafting complete financial statements and footnote disclosures. Independently completing engagements when appropriate. Reviewing and supervising staff while remaining actively involved in engagement execution. Taking responsibility for engagement deliverables and deadlines. Client Relationship Management Independently manage relationships with assigned financial statement and attestation clients. Communicate directly with business owners, executives, controllers, and financial management teams. Oversee client engagements, expectations, deadlines, and deliverables. Provide technical accounting guidance and practical financial reporting recommendations. Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional accounting, tax, and advisory services. Maintain exceptional client service and responsiveness. Leadership & Practice Growth Supervise, mentor and develop professional accounting staff. Manage engagement assignments, budgets, staffing, and workflow. Improve departmental procedures, quality, and profitability. Participate in prospective client meetings and engagement proposals. Identify opportunities for new business and additional attestation engagements. Develop referral relationships and assist with expanding the client portfolio. Work directly with firm ownership to develop and grow the Financial Statement and Attestation Division.

Required Qualifications

All candidates must meet the following requirements: Minimum 10 years of public accounting experience, with significant experience in audit, financial statement, and attestation engagements. Prior experience as a Senior Audit Manager, Audit Director, or equivalent. Expert-level CCH proficiency, particularly CCH Axcess and Engagement. Extensive hands-on experience performing audits, reviews, and compilations. Demonstrated ability to independently prepare complete financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures. Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, SSAE, and applicable professional standards. Prior experience managing or substantially participating in a CPA firm's peer review process. Ability to oversee engagement quality management and peer review readiness. Willingness and ability to perform substantial original engagement work. Experience independently managing client relationships and engagement deliverables. Experience supervising and developing professional accounting staff. Excellent technical research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Ability to report to the New Jersey office two days per week initially and accommodate the anticipated future transition to Suffolk County, New York.

Preferred Qualifications

Active CPA license. Experience in a small or midsize public accounting firm. Experience leading a firm's financial statement and attestation practice. Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business. Experience implementing quality management systems and improving engagement efficiency. Compensation & Professional Growth Starting Base Salary: $150,000 annually Higher compensation is available based on experience, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, client relationship management, and demonstrated ability to grow the practice. Hybrid Work Arrangement This is a full-time hybrid position. Initially, this role will report to our New Jersey office two days per week, with the remaining workdays performed remotely, subject to client and engagement requirements. The firm's long-term vision is to establish the division's primary office in Suffolk County, New York. Candidates should be comfortable with this anticipated transition. Libock & Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $150,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work from home Application Question(s): Have you independently prepared complete financial statements and drafted all accompanying footnote disclosures under U.S. GAAP? Have you personally managed or played a substantial role in preparing a CPA firm for an AICPA peer review? Are you proficient in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing engagements using CCH Axcess Engagement without additional software training? Experience: CCH Axcess: 5 years (Required) CPA Firm: 10 years (Required) License/Certification: CPA (Required) Ability to Commute: Fort Lee, NJ 07024 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Fort Lee, NJ 07024: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lee, NJ 07024