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Job Title : Assurance Partner - Manufacturing Sector

Location : Charlotte

Reports to : Managing Partner

Type : Full-time, hybrid

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Assurance Partner to lead and manage assurance engagements within the manufacturing industry . This role is responsible for driving high-quality audit and assurance services, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing strategic insights to help manufacturing clients manage risk, enhance financial performance, and improve reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Assurance Engagements : Manage the full lifecycle of assurance and audit engagements for manufacturing clients, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.).

Client Relationship Management : Serve as a key point of contact for clients, offering insights and advice on financial reporting, operational improvements, and risk mitigation strategies specific to the manufacturing industry.

Quality Assurance & Compliance : Ensure the highest standards of audit quality and compliance, staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices

Team Leadership : Mentor and lead audit teams, fostering professional growth and maintaining a collaborative work environment that promotes excellence.

Business Development : Proactively engage in business development efforts by identifying opportunities for new client relationships within the manufacturing sector and growing existing client engagements.

Budget & Resource Management : Oversee the financial performance of assurance engagements, including budgeting, billing, and profitability analysis, while ensuring the efficient use of resources.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.

Experience :

10+ years of audit or assurance experience in the manufacturing sector

Public accounting experience, preferred

Skills : Deep knowledge of manufacturing industry regulations, excellent communication skills, and a track record of successful client relationship management.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.