Description & Requirements
The Forvis Mazars SEC Center of Excellence (“SEC COE”) is a talent hub of high-performing professionals with a client-facing, SEC engagement career focus. The SEC COE exists to attract, retain, and develop best-in-class professionals with an uncommon commitment to excellence to provide an Unmatched Client Experience for our SEC clients while providing accelerated career advancement and earning opportunities for our professionals.
Our firm provides assurance services that go beyond the compliance function. Alongside the rest of our team, you will bring credibility to our client's financial picture, communicate information objectively and clearly, and provide insight to help clients improve their businesses. If relationships are important to you, and you identify with the People First culture at Forvis Mazars, we would like to hear from you!
How you will contribute:
- Performing documentation and initial review of applicable internal controls over financial reporting testing allowing for identification of gaps in control design or operation and best practices
- Execute a risk-based substantive audit approach based on knowledge of internal control structure through efficient and effective engagement management
- Understanding client service relationships and how to utilize firm resources to provide unmatched client service to existing clients
- Using technology tools proficiently in regular assignments and demonstrating a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology
- Demonstrating your ability to recognize problems and propose sensible solutions, with an appropriate balance between client needs and the firm’s risk
- Meeting assigned deadlines or budgets and providing advance warning of any variances
- Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional staff
- Participating in board and audit committee meetings and presentations
- Assisting with coordination of scheduling efforts that includes allocation of resources on engagements and monitoring of staff production and efficiency
- Building personal referral sources and clientele while actively participating in team marketing opportunities
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
- Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Advanced analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to travel to serve clients
- Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain professional client relationships
- A high level of knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts
- A desire to provide mentorship and training to other professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- At least 9 years of relevant audit experience
- CPA license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite