Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) is a national independent CPA firm and one of the leading CPA firms in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Kansas City, MO. We specialize in the performance of audit and assurance services for growth-oriented private and public companies. Mayer Hoffman McCann provides high quality audit and attest services, while closely associated CBIZ provides all other accounting, tax and consulting services. Together, CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States, with more than 30 offices nationwide.

This role can be performed in Kansas City, Cleveland, in another CBIZ MHM office, or on a fully-remote basis.

Objective

The Manager of Independence will work as a member of MHM's National Team. This role is a key function of risk management and will report to MHM's National Director of Ethics & Independence. This role requires a basic understanding of the various independence rules, the ability to research and apply independence standards to a variety of circumstances, and a desire to grow as a member of MHM's National Team.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Assists the National Director of Ethics and Independence in developing and administering independence and ethics related processes, guidance, tools and training.
• Develops preliminary guidance with respect to assigned incoming requests relating to independence or ethics matters from engagement teams.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of tools such as the MHM independence grid.
• Assists in the administration of the independence survey process and related verification procedures, including preliminary analysis of matters identified.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and assists with the development and delivery of training for personnel.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain and increase independence-related skills.
• Maintains strong, collaborative partnership with cross-functional and inter-company team members to enable and implement strategies for effective Risk Management.
• Drives a team environment; demonstrates support of management decisions and builds a positive culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• History of increasing responsibilities inside a CPA firm
• Knowledge of Independence and ethical requirements for CPA firms
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements
• Ability to work independently, recognizing when escalation is required
• Strong ability to communicate information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Ability to quickly prioritize as circumstances requires; can efficiently and effectively address a broad range of competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
• Proficient use of applicable technology

In compliance with states that have an active pay transparency law, the annual salary target for this job in this market is $125,000-$150,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee's total compensation. Beyond income, you have access to comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more.

The application window is anticipated to close on or before April 30, 2024. We do encourage that you apply to this position as soon as possible.

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