Whitley Penn
Audit Manager - Financial Institutions
Whitley Penn, Dallas, TX
How We Work
Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.
How Will You Make an Impact?
How Will You Get Here?
Why Should You Apply?
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.
How Will You Make an Impact?
- Manage client relationships and expectations, monitor engagement economics, and coordinate staffing and workflow on multiple engagements, simultaneously
- Accurately and timely conduct audit procedures and prepare audit reports and other specified deliverables for clients
- Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements
- Manage deadlines and engagement budgets; keep Partners updated on engagement status
- Continuously develop technical expertise and apply this to engagements
- Provide exceptional client service by maintaining an understanding client operations, processes, and business objectives; apply this knowledge to serve clients in a consultative way and to identify additional potential business opportunities
- Supervise and teach associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of workpapers, and evaluating performance on engagements
- Use coaching and managerial skills to enhance the development and growth of others
- Actively participate in business proposals, networking and recruiting opportunities
How Will You Get Here?
- 5+ years of public accounting external audit experience
- CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred
- Experience working with Financial Institutions
- SEC experience preferred
- Integrated audit experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, PCAOB and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Management and coaching skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Should You Apply?
- Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
- 25 days PTO
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Health & Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)