Assurance Principal

Job Description

Count on us. Our 'we-care' culture is more than just a motto; it&aposs a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Can you maintain your balance Appreciate your clients assets If this sounds like you, look no further. We need qualified individuals who thrive on variety, challenges, and the desire to invest in a firm that truly cares about their success

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Position Overview

The Assurance Principal for Plante Morans Mumbai office will play a crucial role in establishing and managing the assurance operations, ensuring seamless coordination with the United States-based offices. This leadership position involves strategic planning, staffing, training, and collaboration with various service lines and industry groups to deliver high-quality assurance services.

Your role.

Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

- Hiring Audit Staff: Recruit and onboard audit staff for the India Assurance practice, ensuring they meet Plante Morans standards and possess the necessary skills and expertise.
- Developing Processes and Procedures: Design and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficient collaboration between the Mumbai office and Plante Morans U.S.-based offices. This includes delivering assurance services in accordance with Plante Morans quality standards.
- Collaboration with U.S. Central Standards and Industry Technical Audit Colleagues: Work closely with colleagues in the U.S. central standards industry technical audit teams to align processes, methodologies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Training and Development Initiatives: Lead technical training programs and development initiatives for Mumbai assurance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, quality and accountability, and professional growth. Individual would be expected to (a) have extensive experience and understanding of financial reporting requirements under US GAAP. (b) Guide team members on technical areas of high risk & complexity. (c) Mentor and coach team on technical aspects and on soft skills.
- Managing Staff Capacity: Monitor and manage Mumbai assurance staff capacity to ensure optimal resource utilization, balancing workloads and maintaining productivity.
- Delivering Developmental Feedback and Assessments: Provide regular feedback and performance assessments to Mumbai assurance staff, guiding their professional development and career progression.
- Coordinating Service Delivery: Coordinate assurance service delivery with various industry groups, maintaining high standards and consistency across all engagements.

The Qualifications

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or related field.
- CA required, US CPA preferred.
- Minimum 13 + years in Audit and Assurance services with public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with Benefit Plan Audits preferred.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB, and GAAS standards; IFRS experience is a plus. .
- Prior demonstration of developing and leading an assurance team and working with teams across US offices.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Note: Plante Moran enjoys a 'Workplace for Your Day' model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our 'principally in-person' model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are critical for individual and team development in this role.

Our difference.

On the surface, were one of the nations largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and youll see what makes us different: were a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazines '100 Best Companies to Work For,' and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for Apply now.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each persons ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize and celebrate our many human differences, were able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

What makes us different

On the surface, were one of the nations largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and youll see what makes us different: were a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For, and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a Workplace for Your Day model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each persons ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize and celebrate our many human differences, were able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interestedapplicantsmust submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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