Assurance Partner- Chicago

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan. Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with 39 offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as select international locations. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum provides a full spectrum of traditional tax, accounting and assurance services; advisory, valuation and litigation support; and an extensive range of specialty and niche industry practices. Marcum is a member of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services. Marcum is committed to fostering a culture that is both diverse and inclusive – one that encourages and enables all associates to be successful. Our national Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiative includes a rich program of learning and organizational development opportunities focused on DEI as well as activities and meaningful events year round. Marcum LLP is seeking a Partner to join our growing and well-established Assurance Department. Candidate will be responsible for managing assurance engagements and being an active role-model and leader for staff to emulate and meet billable hour’s requirement. Responsibilities Coordinate various planning phases of engagements and ensure work is on schedule Generate budgets Maintain profitable realization rates Review and evaluate work papers, and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy Review reports and financial statements Review with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standards and firm policy Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed Be involved in practice development and supervision of multiple engagements Assume responsibility for billing and collections when circumstances permit Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client management Provide on-the-job training to subordinates Additional Responsibilities Generate new business annually from new and existing clients Represent the Firm by presenting on areas of expertise at 3rd party events Effectively manage employee and client expectations Complete performance evaluations constructively and timely, and also provide ongoing performance feedback to employees Maintain required annual CPEs Participate in firm-sponsored activities Develop staff by taking an active role in the Firm’s learning and development activities Qualifications BBA/BS/MS in Accounting Must be a licensed CPA 10+ years of relevant experience Ability to articulately communicate professional/technical knowledge Effective business advisory skills Decisively identify and execute solutions to problems Thorough understanding of complex technical issues Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) / Tax law knowledge Only applicants of interest will be contacted. For more information about the position, please send an email to [email protected] with Assurance Partner/R3230 in the Subject Line, or use the link to apply directly to the role. Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr