Assurance Manager – Asset Management

Cohen & Co

Assurance Manager leading hedge fund, private fund, and digital asset audits for Cohen & Co. Managing engagements, client relationships, deadlines, and staff development.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeCleveland • Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive audit experience with Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Digital Assets, while effectively managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service. Proven ability to mentor and develop staff in a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Audit ExperienceHedge Funds AuditingCPA LicenseClient Relationship ManagementMentoring Staff

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Hard Skills

Audit EngagementsTechnical Accuracy ReviewProject ManagementResource AllocationClient Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingFinancial ServicesPrivate FundsDigital Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead audit engagements for hedge funds, private funds, and digital assets clients
Work closely with Partners, Seniors, and Staff to understand and meet client expectations and deliverables
Assume full responsibility for engagements from planning through issuance
Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and Partner expectations
Balance and deliver multiple projects under restrictive time constraints
Develop understanding of client businesses and industries and identify client needs and concerns
Communicate with clients and their staff to provide high-quality client service
Serve as day-to-day client contact and build long-term relationships
Mentor and coach Staff and Seniors through on-the-job training and feedback
Review workpapers and deliverables for technical accuracy and quality
Support staff scheduling and resource allocation
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of progressive audit experience
Experience auditing Hedge Funds
CPA license required
Public accounting experience in Financial Services, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Assets
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a national or Big 4 public accounting firm preferred
Prior experience auditing Private Funds and/or Digital Assets clients preferred
Experience mentoring and developing Staff-level professionals preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community
Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
Talent development resources and growth opportunities
Time off to recharge
Inclusive, diversity-oriented culture