Audit Principal

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Job description

Position Summary:
THE FOCUS IS YOU:

We are looking to add an Audit Principal to help lead and facilitate both firm and client growth at the highest level, while showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit to maintain existing and establish new client relationships.The Principal is a firm leader who has mastered the skills and requirements of the manager role and has demonstrated a capacity to take on greater responsibilities. The Principal may either be a subject matter expert or client service expert. The Principal assists the partner(s) in assuming overall responsibilities in a variety of areas, including: engagement management & client service, practice development, discipline & industry expertise, external activities & networking, leadership, and people development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Regular duties include (but are not limited to):

Perform and assist with audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries

Oversee and review financial statements and evaluate internal controls

Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up

Deep understanding of accounting and reporting standards

Develop reasonable time budgets and coordinate audit requests to meet time constraints and client deadlines

Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient

Communicate with Client, Management, and Managing Director on work status and client issues that arise

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience

9+ years in accounting

Public accounting preferred

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree:

Bachelor's in Accounting for Audit or Tax

Related Business Degree for Consulting

License / Certification

Must be a CPA for Audit, Tax Accounting; Respective similar certification for consulting

Must maintain required CPE credits annually

May possibly have other industry or specialization certification

Legal / Compliance

Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document

Government engagements require ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government

WHO WE ARE

READY TO DELIVER

We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.

A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE

We know what we're doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We're dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU

A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.

WHAT WE OFFER

Great Culture Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm

Competitive Compensation Based on the role, credentials, and experience

Comprehensive Benefits We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO

For job postings in our New York City location, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity in accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate's knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $190,000 to $275,000.

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