CIPS Nashville - External Audit - Senior Manager

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager you will lead external audit work within our Audit and Assurance practice, guiding client service teams through financial statement audit work that evaluates financial statements, internal controls, and governance and risk processes. As a Senior Manager you will bring advanced judgment, influence, and people leadership to complex engagements, using your experience to shape priorities, direct work through ambiguity, and communicate clear messages to clients and internal stakeholders. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple work streams, coach team members, validate findings, and contribute to reporting that supports trust in financial information.

Responsibilities

- Leading financial statement audit engagements and coordinating deliverables across complex client environments
- Applying audit methodology, accounting guidance, and internal control knowledge to assess financial reporting processes and transaction cycles
- Directing planning, execution, and review activities for audit workstreams across multiple industries and reporting periods
- Reviewing financial documents, disclosures, and supporting schedules to identify misstatements, control gaps, and risk indicators
- Communicating findings, status updates, and technical matters to client leadership and internal stakeholders
- Coaching team members through audit procedures, documentation requirements, and issue resolution
- Developing audit strategies that address regulatory requirements, governance processes, and changing client circumstances
- Validating that work papers, testing results, and audit conclusions align with professional standards and firm guidance

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
- At least one of the following: an active CPA License

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- Demonstrating external audit leadership across complex engagement portfolios
- Applying accounting and financial reporting standards in client-facing settings
- Leveraging GAAS, internal controls, and risk analysis experience
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, change, and competing priorities
- Crafting clear messages that translate findings into actionable insights
- Validating client feedback and adapting approaches across diverse teams

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $119,000 - $299,930. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $119,000 - $337,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: more about how we work: only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.