Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,400 employees in 21 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you!

We are looking for a Manager – Office of Independence to join our Administration Department in our Livingston or NYC office. As an Office of Independence Manager, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service. Our firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

Citrin Cooperman has an opening for an Independence Manager, working as part of the firm’s Risk Management Group, Office of Independence to support Citrin Cooperman’s implementation and monitoring of programs, policies, and practices to manage independence risks.

Are you interested in being on the cutting edge of regulatory compliance? Are you focused on helping others comply with regulations and policies? Are you passionate about research and subject-matter expertise in a professional services environment? If you have good judgement in a risk-management environment, are inquisitive, and enjoy working in a challenging, client-service oriented team, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you!

NOTE: This is a hybrid position.

Independence Standards

Independence is integrity, professional skepticism, intellectual honesty, and objectivity – freedom from conflicts of interest. Professionals at Citrin Cooperman must remain unbiased and free from conflicts of interest with our clients, in fact and appearance. Citrin Cooperman’s independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies and external rules and regulations to help us remain independent when providing services.

In this role, you will manage risk to the firm and its personnel regarding compliance and ethics requirements of regulatory bodies including the state boards of accountancy, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

Responsibilities:

As a manager on the team, you’ll promote and monitor compliance with auditor independence rules and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage Citrin Cooperman’s regulatory and reputational risk. The Independence team is responsible for handling independence inquiries received from our professionals and engagement teams. As a manager, you will be part of a strong and cohesive team where you will use your analytical, research and investigative skills.

• A consistent consultancy mindset when researching problems and/or issues, leveraging problem-solving know-how, and developing and offering effective solutions for matters related to Independence
• Support established conflict check process as a component of client acceptance and continuance policies and procedures
• Perform conflict evaluations for personal independence, firm financial interest and private equity investment consideration in an alternative practice structure
• Support engagement-level consultation process relating to proposed non-attest services provided to an attest client and/or conflicts-of-interest matters involving multiple lines of service
• Evaluating and assisting with the implementation of technology solutions
• Communicating in an organized, knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats, with emphases documenting positions concisely from an independence perspective.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and CPA (preferred).
• At least 5+ years of experience in public accounting (required), preferably with substantive exposure to independence considerations in professional practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with AICPA, SEC, and PCAOB Independence rules for a public accounting firm (preferred)

Skills:

• Ability to learn, understand, and apply Citrin Cooperman’s independence policies and guidance;
• Outstanding attention to detail along with strong technical, organizational, analytical; decision making, problem solving, and project management skills;
• Strong technology skills;
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to various audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize time required on activities and be responsive to requests for information; and
• Demonstrates critical thinking and applies appropriate professional integrity, objectivity and skepticism.

What we offer:

• Competitive Base Salary and annual performance-based bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives
• Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off, including Fall Wind Down Fridays and Employee Sabbatical opportunity (Ask us about it!)
• Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education both in-house and virtually
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available
• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution
• Modern, high-tech work environment [in the world-renowned Rockefeller Center]

About Citrin Cooperman
Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 300 partners and over 1,500 employees across the U.S.

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For positions in New York City, the salary range is $130,000 - $220,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.