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James Moore & Co., P.L. is a Top 200 public accounting and business consulting firm located in Florida with offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee. Our practice includes tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, data analytics and business intelligence, and business advisory services. Our diverse industry specializations include start-up technology, healthcare, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, construction, and real estate. For more information about our firm, please visit us at: www.jmco.com.

We’re searching for an Audit Manager to join our Accounting & Auditing team in our Gainesville office. Applicants can have experience in any of the following industry segments: healthcare, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, construction, and real estate.

This role can be performed remotely in Florida for candidates living within two hours of our Daytona Beach, Gainesville, or Tallahassee offices.

This position is responsible for all facets of client engagements, including supervising staff and directing the day-to-day progress of engagements. This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and client relationship management abilities. The Supervisor will possess a thorough knowledge of the Firm’s policies and procedures and serve as a liaison between clients and The Firm. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality service delivery, fostering client satisfaction, developing employees under their supervision, and driving business growth opportunities.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Salary and Career Advancement: Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.
• You’re Covered: Generous benefits package with 2 comprehensive healthcare options that include healthcare (PPO and High-Deductible PPO), dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
• Work Schedules: Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Parental Leave, and Summer Schedule.
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays that include a full week of winter break in December.
• 401(k): Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.
• Flexible PTO: not unlimited; requires you to take minimum of 2 weeks off/year - one week consecutively.
• CPA Exam: completion reimbursement & bonus program.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible education expenses.
• "Dress For Your Day": Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Master’s degree in accounting (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in auditing with a public accounting firm.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Prior experience in public accounting or another professional services organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
• Prior experience in CCH ProFX Engagement (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of audit and attest clients, providing high-quality services tailored to their specific needs.
• Utilize accounting, auditing, and non-accounting software expertise to optimize processes, streamline workflows, and enhance client deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory accounting and auditing standards, staying abreast of industry updates and best practices.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and forecasts to provide data-driven decision-making to boost client services, identify opportunities for value-added service lines, and improve client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding accounting and auditing-related inquiries, issues, and recommendations.
• Work with the Firm’s management team to actively lead and monitor performance goals such as chargeable hours, growth, profitability, and innovation.
• Collaborate across various organizational departments and work with cross-functional teams to execute goals.
• Perform technical quality control review of workpapers and other engagement items.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and delivery of internal and external continuous education.
• Comply with the Firm’s training and continuous education requirements.
• Meet the Firm’s guidelines for productivity and utilization standards.
• Ensure all upcoming assigned jobs are properly scheduled with the appropriate staff for each section of the workpapers.
• Contribute to the interviewing process and recruiting events as a representative of their department.
• Train and delegate various sections of the workpaper to employees while ensuring standards are being met.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices to clients based on agreed-upon terms and services rendered.
• Participate in department driven projects and committees to improve internal and external processes.
• Manage the lifecycle of projects/client engagements/business operations and/or subordinates as outlined in the Supervisory Responsibility section.

Start the conversation by applying here: https://careers.jmco.com/.
For more information about our firm, please visit: www.jmco.com.

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check including a criminal record check, reference check, credit check, employment, and education verification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will be considered property of James Moore & Co., and we will not be responsible for any fees or obligations related to such submissions.