Audit Manager/Senior Audit Manager

FMF&E, a CNY Best Places to Work and Accounting Today Great Place to Work for Women certified firm, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Audit Manager/Senior Audit Manager to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. We take pride in maintaining a fun, flexible, and team-oriented workplace that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.

As an Audit/Senior Manager, you will play a key leadership role in managing client relationships, overseeing complex audit engagements, and mentoring staff — all while helping shape the continued growth and success of our firm.

This position is a hybrid position located in Syracuse, NY.

In your critical role as an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Client service excellence
• Technical subject matter expertise
• People management
• Training and mentoring
• Business growth
• Quality and risk management

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of assurance activities (planning, fieldwork, review, completion) and begins to develop relationships/connections with the client at a strategic level.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
• Recognizes resource/team capabilities (background, experience, strengths and weaknesses) and delegates work effectively.
• Develops and applies technical knowledge and industry experience to engagements, including staying current on issues and communicating information.
• Assists Partners with practice development and practice management.
• Dedicates time to coaching and mentoring other team members in software knowledge, business process, research skills/resources, technical expertise, engagement planning and project management via on the job training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working preferably in a public accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's is preferred).
• Active CPA license is required
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service and professional integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication and excellent relationship building skills
• Conscientious, detailed-oriented and self-motivated to meet deadlines
• Solid analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills

About Us

We are proud to be one of Central New York’s leading certified public accounting firms, serving clients locally and nationwide for over 40 years. Our firm has grown organically through a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

We specialize in providing audit, accounting, tax, and management consulting services to clients across diverse industries, including:

• Construction and contracting
• Credit unions and financial institutions
• Energy and independent power producers
• Professional services
• Manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution

Our success stems from our dedication to client relationships, community involvement, and continuous professional development.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Unlimited (self-managed) paid time off for managers
• Paid holidays and flexible scheduling options
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions
• Employer-provided parking benefit
• Comprehensive health and welfare plan options (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Career development programs, continuing education support, and mentorship opportunities

Join a firm where your expertise, ideas, and professional growth are valued — and where you can truly make an impact.

There is a difference among accounting firms. We invite you to experience it firsthand!

Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E) is committed to a diverse and welcoming workplace in which all team members, clients, vendors, and all visitors are respected and included. FMF&E promotes respectful and meaningful collaboration across our diverse teams. This includes collaboration and inclusion with consideration of personal identities and experiences including physical ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, family/marital status, gender, gender expression, language, military or veteran status, nationality, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexuality and socio-economic status. Our diverse team strives to live our values of care, curiosity, and courage at all times in our work.

Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa is an equal opportunity employer