Audit Manager -

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs a generalist Audit Manager. Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work from both home and office environment. May base in either our West Los Angeles or Woodland Hills offices. Relocation assistance available.The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.ResponsibilitiesManages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one timeMaintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationshipsAppraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutionsResponsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduledResponsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunitiesReviewing financial statements and other client deliverablesDirecting, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountantsPlays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counselingParticipates in the Firm’s Business Development effortsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or related fieldAt least five years of experience in public accountingHolds a current and valid CPA’s license.Ability to travel to assigned client locations.Preferred Industry Focus: Manufacturing & Technology: Strong audit background serving clients within the manufacturing and technology sectors, with a solid understanding of industry-specific operational models, revenue streams, and inventory/costing considerations.Consumer Products: Hands-on experience executing financial statement audits for consumer products, retail, or distribution companies.Preferred Technical Accounting Proficiency: Demonstrated experience auditing or applying technical accounting guidance in the following areas:Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): In-depth knowledge of evaluating multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, and contract modifications.Leases (ASC 842): Direct experience auditing lease portfolios, including balance sheet recognition, discount rate evaluations, and practical expedients.Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718): Proficiency in reviewing equity awards, valuation models, grant-date fair value assessments, and stock option accounting.Complex Debt & Financial Instruments: Familiarity with auditing complex debt arrangements, convertible instruments, debt modifications vs. extinguishments, embedded derivatives, and debt covenant compliance.Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.