External Audit - Manager - US West

Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to form their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, assisting our client to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing its business.
The opportunity
You'll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You'll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.
Your key responsibilities

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• Providing exceptional audit activities for our clients.
  
• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
  
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes.
  
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
  
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.
  
• Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.
  
  To qualify for the role you must have
  
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  • A bachelor's degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline, supported by 5 to 8 years' work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
    
  • US CPA licensure in your work state.
    
  • Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits of financial statements applying US GAAP.
    
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
    
  • The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
    
  • Willingness to travel 20 - 30% or more, based on client and project needs.
    
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    • Experience with SEC clients using SOX 404 and applying PCAOB standards.
      
      What we look for
      We're interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.
      What we offer
      We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,200 to $178,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,700 to $202,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
      
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      • Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
        
      • Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
        
      • Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
        
      • Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
        
        If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
        EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
        EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
        EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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