The Role
Lead financial statement audits end-to-end, manage engagement teams, ensure compliance with firm and jurisdictional standards, advise clients on complex accounting and auditing matters, drive audit quality and adoption of digital analytics, mentor staff, manage budgets/scheduling/billing, and contribute to business development and firm policies.
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BPM Overview:
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Position Overview:
As an Assurance Senior Manager at BPM, you will lead and oversee the delivery of financial statement audits from planning and risk assessment through testing and final reporting, working closely with clients and Engagement Partners. You will manage engagement teams across a diverse client portfolio, including public and private companies in financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit sectors, etc.
As an Assurance Senior Manager at BPM, you will lead and oversee the delivery of financial statement audits from planning and risk assessment through testing and final reporting, working closely with clients and Engagement Partners. You will manage engagement teams across a diverse client portfolio, including public and private companies in financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit sectors, etc.
You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all engagement deliverables, including key documentation such as engagement letters, in line with firm standards and jurisdictional requirements. This includes reviewing workpapers and feedback from senior stakeholders, identifying gaps or required revisions, and driving timely resolution through coordination with engagement teams, clients, and administrative support.
As a senior leader on engagements, you will serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters. You will be expected to exercise strong technical judgment, proactively resolve issues, and influence outcomes that have broader implications across engagements and industries. Through your experience and credibility, you will act as a trusted advisor, shaping decision-making and reinforcing high standards of quality and execution across the team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, independence, and professional skepticism
- Manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the partner and executing it in compliance with the Firm’s policies and protocols
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication
- When required, design and execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement
- Manage the end-to-end audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
- Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing, and time entry
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees
- Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies
- Supervise and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training
- Participate in the firm's recruitment efforts and growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients
- Drive the adoption of modern audit methodologies and digital analytics to enhance service delivery and audit efficiency.
- Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks
- Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients
- Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations
- Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in assurance in other mid or top-tier accounting Firms
- Chartered accountant/CPA
- Strong knowledge of assurance-related concepts and US GAAS and GAAP requirements; knowledge of IFRS will be an added advantage
- Significant experience in a client-facing and end-to-end engagement management role
- Significant experience leading, planning, executing, and reporting on audits
- Proven project management and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional analytical and project management skills
- Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
- Strong ability to apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details
- Excellent grasp of risk and quality and risk management procedures
- Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, and the desire for continuous learning
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
- Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
- Ability to collaborate with teams and own their work product
- Ability to motivate engagement teams
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Self-starter
Skills Required
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in assurance at mid or top-tier accounting firms
- Chartered Accountant or CPA designation
- Strong knowledge of US GAAS and US GAAP
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Significant experience in client-facing, end-to-end engagement management
- Proven experience leading, planning, executing, and reporting on audits
- Project management and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional analytical and project management skills
- Ability to balance multiple client engagements and adapt in fast-paced environments
- Strong technical accounting and auditing skills with attention to detail
- Understanding of risk, quality, and risk management procedures
- Aptitude for technical accounting research and continuous learning
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaborative management skills
- Compliance awareness with relevant regulatory requirements
- Ability to mentor, supervise, and motivate engagement teams; conduct performance reviews
- Professional, personable demeanor and self-starter attitude
BPM LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO, multiple firm holidays, and seasonal breaks, with unlimited PTO available for certain roles. Feedback suggests these options enhance overall value even in a demanding industry.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan choices are offered with a strong employer-paid share, alongside HSA options and mental-health resources. Feedback suggests the breadth and depth of coverage are a core strength of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible and remote/hybrid work options are emphasized, along with alternative schedules. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a meaningful component of total rewards.
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