Senior Audit Manager

Learn more about the Dean Dorton & Rödl USA Joint Venture:
To better serve our clients in the Midwest regions of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, Rödl USA established a joint venture with Dean Dorton CPA & Advisory Firm (dba Rödl Langford de Kock – VL LLC) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Resting along the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati sits in the middle of the tri-state area. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the Midwest, Cincinnati is home to several Fortune 500 companies, as well as a growing presence of European companies.

About Dean Dorton:
Dean Dorton is one of the largest advisory firms in the United States, providing integrated tax, audit, advisory, technology, and business consulting services. We thrive when you thrive, investing in our people through meaningful work, career development, and opportunities to make a lasting impact alongside nationally recognized experts.

Get to Know RÖDL:
Since 1977, RÖDL has been both trusted partner and trailblazer. Across borders, our more than 6,000 employees deliver solutions that make an impact – through legal advisory, tax consulting, audit & assurance, advisory & IT, and business process outsourcing. Future-focused, across disciplines, and from a single source. With a global mindset and a strong local presence in 117 own locations across 50 countries. By leading the way, we make sustainable success a reality for our clients.

Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting professional services firm of German-speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).

About the Role
The Dean Dorton & Rödl USA Joint Venture is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join our fast-growing international public accounting practice in our Cincinnati, OH office. You will work with a select team providing audit services to predominately US-inbound international businesses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Manage assurance engagements from start to finish, including reviewing workpapers and financial statements & preparing assurance files and binders for assurance director review
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered
• Participate in performing audit procedures for assigned clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives that comply with professional standards and appropriately address risk
• Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the audit client
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
• Delegate work to team members successfully
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintain professional education and continually develop skills
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams
• Understand the firm and its clients and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
• Busy Season (January - mid-April)
• Travel is moderate, generally during busy season

Required Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of professional experience including experience in public accounting
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or MA/MS degree in Accounting/Taxation
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel domestically
• CPA license or similar certification required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• ProSystem fx Engagement experience
• CCH Axcess experience

The Fun Stuff   

Work isn’t all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! A few highlights are listed below:  

• Health insurance – medical, vision, dental
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs.
• Retirement benefits – 401(K) match and best-in-class automatic profit sharing
• Telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellness program reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability insurance

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additionally, responsibilities and duties may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

Dean Dorton is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives across the organization. We welcome anyone of any race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, ancestry, handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation or gender.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without a current, signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited, become the property of the company, and will not obligate the company to pay any fees or commissions.