Audit Manager - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Audit Manager

Audit Manager

We are an expanding, Charlotte-based CPA firm looking for an Audit Manager to lead client engagements from initial planning through final report delivery. In this role, you will work closely with partners, manage a varied client portfolio (including nonprofits, government entities, affordable housing, and employee benefit plans), and enjoy a true hybrid work model that supports your work-life balance.

Core Responsibilities

• Engage Management: Oversee and execute all phases of audit, review, and compilation engagements from start to finish, ensuring strict adherence to GAAP and relevant auditing standards.
• Project Oversight: Manage engagement schedules, team staffing, and project budgets while identifying and resolving roadblocks early to ensure timely delivery.
• Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff and senior auditors to foster professional growth and technical proficiency.
• Client Advisory: Act as the main point of contact for clients to answer inquiries, communicate audit findings, and clearly present financial statements.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate internal controls, identify operational risks, and design customized, risk-based audit strategies for each client.
• Technical Execution: Conduct complex auditing procedures, including advanced account testing, financial statement analysis, and internal control reviews.
• Firm Growth: Assist with business development initiatives by drafting proposals, participating in professional networking, and identifying ways to expand services with current clients.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Credentials: Active CPA license (or actively passing exam sections with a defined target completion date).
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated audit experience within public accounting.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in GAAP, GAAS, and current regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing multiple project timelines, overseeing budgets, and supervising team members simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Industry Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience auditing specialized sectors such as employee benefit plans, affordable housing, government agencies, or non-profit organizations.