Audit Manager

Audit Manager

The Audit Manager will oversee and execute audit engagements across clients, ensuring accurate, timely delivery of high-quality audit opinions and financial reporting. This role combines technical audit expertise, team leadership, and client relationship management to assess financial controls, compliance, and risk, while driving process improvements and maintaining professional standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading planning, execution, and completion of external and internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodology.
• Developing audit strategies and risk-based approaches tailored to each engagement; designing testing plans and ensuring appropriate documentation.
• Managing and mentoring audit staff and seniors, including workload planning, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Reviewing and approving audit workpapers, financial statements, and management reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicating audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to clients and senior management; building strong client relationships and addressing client concerns promptly.
• Coordinating with tax, advisory, and other service teams to deliver integrated client solutions and ensure consistent messaging.
• Identifying process, control, and reporting improvements; supporting remediation plans and follow-up activities.
• Monitoring engagement budgets, time allocation, and billing; ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion of deliverables.
• Staying current with changes in accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices; implementing necessary changes to audit approach and training.
• Supporting business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and identifying cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting or internal audit experience; demonstrated experience overseeing audit engagements.
• Prior experience as an Audit Manager or senior audit role is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience applying GAAP in audit and financial reporting contexts.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards (e.g., PCAOB, AICPA) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven people-management skills including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, IDEA) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, exercise professional skepticism, and travel to client sites as required.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.