Audit Manager

Position: Audit Manager Location: Hybrid, near San Diego or Sacramento, CA Employment Type: Full-time

Your Role at Grinding Rock CPAs & Advisors

Grinding Rock CPAs & Advisors is an assurance-focused firm serving tribal governments, tribal enterprises, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations. With an approach focused on efficiently delivering results for our clients, we work collaboratively to strengthen financial governance and build trust among stakeholders. By aligning technical expertise with the unique needs and goals of a community, we deliver services that reinforce financial stability and cultural resilience.

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead financial statement audits, compliance engagements, and Tribal Single Audit work for a growing portfolio of tribal clients, tribal business enterprises, and state and local government entities. This role is ideal for a strong audit professional who understands the unique accounting, regulatory, and operational environment of tribal governments and enterprises, and state and local governments.

Position Summary

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering audit and attestation engagements from start to finish. This person will serve as a primary client contact, oversee fieldwork and staff performance, review workpapers and financial statements, and help clients navigate complex accounting and compliance matters.

The right candidate brings deep audit experience, sound judgment, and a strong working knowledge of tribal accounting, federal compliance requirements, and the challenges facing tribal enterprises. Experience with government, enterprise, and grant-funded environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit, review, and other attestation engagements for tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and related entities
• Oversee Tribal Single Audits and other compliance-based engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, and reporting
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, footnotes, and reports for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Supervise, coach, and develop senior associates, associates, and other engagement team members
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and practical guidance
• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
• Identify accounting, internal control, compliance, and reporting issues and develop thoughtful recommendations
• Research and resolve technical matters related to audit, accounting, and compliance requirementsSupport clients with audit readiness, documentation requests, and implementation of process improvements
• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, client service, and practice growth
• Contribute to proposals, recruiting, training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the audit practice

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising teams and managing engagements
• Strong experience with financial statement audits and attestation services
• Demonstrated experience serving tribal governments, tribal organizations, tribal business enterprises, or state and local governments
• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing standards applicable to tribal and governmental environments
• Experience with federal awards compliance and Single Audit engagements
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and client service

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tribal enterprises such as gaming, hospitality, economic development entities, housing, health services, or other business operations
• Experience with governmental auditing standards, internal controls, and compliance reporting
• Familiarity with grant compliance, federal program requirements, and enterprise risk considerations
• Experience reviewing or preparing financial statements in public sector and enterprise environments
• Proven ability to build trust with clients and lead conversations with finance leaders, executives, and boards

Technical Knowledge We Value

• Tribal government accounting and reporting
• Tribal enterprise accounting and operational audit considerations
• Government Auditing Standards
• OMB Uniform Guidance and Single Audit requirements
• Internal control evaluation and risk assessment
• Financial statement preparation and disclosure review
• Audit planning, supervision, and quality control
• Client relationship management and staff development

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget
• Build trusted relationships with tribal finance leaders and enterprise leadership teams
• Help clients strengthen compliance, reporting, and internal controls
• Mentor staff and raise the overall quality of engagement execution
• Bring practical insight to complex audit and accounting issues in tribal environments

Why Join Grinding Rock CPAs

At Grinding Rock CPAs, you will do meaningful work that supports financial accountability, operational strength, and long-term sustainability. You will join a team that values technical excellence, respect, collaboration, and service. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership while making a real impact in communities and organizations that matter.