Assurance Senior Manager

Description Job Id: 73282 Assurance Senior Manager Our client is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior Manager to lead complex assurance engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the construction industry. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking, polished client communication, and a collaborative leadership style, while effectively balancing multiple priorities and developing high-performing teams. This role is fully remote. Applicants must reside in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, California, or Arizona. Assurance Senior Manager Responsibilities Lead complex audit and assurance engagements for construction clients, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality delivery in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. Provide technical guidance on construction accounting matters, including contract revenue recognition, job costing, WIP schedules, backlog, change orders, retainage, and contract assets and liabilities. Manage engagement planning, budgets, staffing, billing, scope, timelines, and overall engagement economics across multiple concurrent client assignments. Build trusted client relationships by communicating audit findings, addressing emerging issues, advising on industry developments, and identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational practices. Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals while supporting performance management, succession planning, recruiting, practice growth, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assurance Senior Manager Qualifications Active CPA license and bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of recent public accounting assurance experience, including leadership of complex audit engagements. Significant audit or review experience with construction contractors, including strong knowledge of contract revenue recognition, job-cost accounting, WIP/job schedules, and related construction accounting practices. Proven people leadership experience, including managing other leaders, mentoring professionals, developing talent, and managing competing engagement priorities. Excellent executive-level communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills, with strong proficiency in audit technology, analytics tools, and relevant financial systems. Salary: $135K-$185K/year. (DOE) Benefits Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k. Meet VanderHouwen What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we’re in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies’ staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals. VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career! VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #LI-Remote #LI-JB1 Financial Planning & Analysis Manager 10/15/2026 Senior Accountant – Reconciliations & Analysis 10/30/2026 Audit Senior 10/14/2026 Senior Tax Manager (Manufacturing) 10/15/2026 Controller 10/30/2026 Tax Manager/Sr. Tax Manager (SALT) 10/15/2026 Payroll Specialist 07/29/2026 Project Controller (Construction) 10/30/2026 Senior Treasury Accountant 10/22/2026 Senior Accountant 10/30/2026 Apply Now Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please fill out the fields below. Your profile will be reviewed with the rest of the applicants.