Whittlesey and Hadley, a regional accounting firm located in Hartford, Connecticut, is looking to hire an Audit Manager with potential of becoming partner. Some firms talk about succession planning, we are doing it! We are in the beginning stage of succession planning and we want to recruit top talent to fill this role. We are looking for leaders who can take this firm to a higher level. If you possess eight plus years of public accounting experience, preferably from the Big Four firms, then you could be just what we are looking for at this time. You will also need to be able to develop new business in the Hartford market. Experience with clientele in the not- for-profit, financial services, healthcare, and/or construction industry is a plus. Bachelors in Accounting and CPA License are required. MBA preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent compensation and great benefits
  
• Leadership training
  
• International affiliation
  
• Extreme growth opportunity
  
• Work life balance
  
• Fun work environment
  
• Relocation assistance available

Professional Competence & Technical Development

• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency
  
• Demonstrates an understanding of business issues relating to complex transactions
  
• Works and communicates effectively with staff and clients to enhance their understanding of business issues
  
• Motivates staff to take full advantage of computer technology
  
• Demonstrates effective oral communication skills through formal presentations, training sessions, speeches, etc.
  
• Skilled at preparing complex client and other correspondence including recommendations, technical issues, proposals, articles, etc.
  
• Demonstrates an awareness of current business developments and the ability to determine the impact to a client’s business
  
• Develops a high level of expertise in one or more specialized areas/industries but is still able to perform effectively in many areas
  
• Maintains awareness of Firm software packages
  
• Stays current on accounting pronouncements and tax law matters
  
• Adheres to Firm policies and to rules of the AICPA

Client Satisfaction

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the client’s business that extends beyond accounting-related aspects
  
• Develops and maintains strong business relationships with individual clients and appropriate financial officers
  
• Identifies issues and recommends creative solutions to complex client issues
  
• Organizes work schedule in a manner that ensures timely and priority-sensitive service to clients
  
• Effectively identifies and delivers cross-selling opportunities to our clients
  
• Addresses client concerns in a timely manner
  
• Quality is consistently demonstrated in all aspects of work

Staff Development

• Motivates staff through professional and technical reputation and enthusiasm
  
• Effectively and appropriately delegate’s assignments to foster an environment of mentoring and team work
  
• Coaches and develops the staffs’ understanding of our business and the business world in general
  
• Provides staff with honest, objective and constructive feedback in a timely manner
  
• Is accessible to staff as a sounding board for concerns and questions
  
• Pro-actively involved in the recruitment of new and experienced staff
  
• Instructs and facilitates both internal and external training
  
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a role model and coach for staff
  
• Addresses the need to balance personal and professional goals in self and in others (quality of life issues)

We offer competitive salary and benefit packages.

Contact Kathie McCarthy, Director of Human Resources, at careers@whcpa.com or 860-524-4472.