Audit & Accounting Manager - Director Progression

Audit & Accounting Manager – Progression to Director

Salary: $150,000 – $210,000+ depending on experience

Experience: 8–10+ years in Public Accounting

CPA Required

An Audit Manager Opportunity with a Genuine Route to Director

Are you an experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager looking for a position where you can have more influence over the direction of a firm?

An established and growing CPA and advisory firm is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounting Manager with the potential to progress into an Audit & Accounting Director position.

This isn't simply another engagement management role. The firm is looking for someone who can help shape its audit and accounting practice, contribute to its system of quality management and become an important part of its long-term leadership team.

You'll have the opportunity to combine technical assurance work with staff development, client relationships and wider practice leadership.

The Opportunity

You'll take responsibility for managing audit and accounting engagements while working closely with senior leadership to maintain technical standards and support the continued growth of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage audit, review and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines and final deliverables.
• Apply technical knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and SSARS .
• Play an active role in the firm's system of quality management .
• Review financial statements and engagement documentation.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and assurance matters.
• Identify potential engagement risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engagement teams.
• Ensure work meets applicable professional standards and quality requirements.

Leadership & Career Development

A major attraction of this position is the opportunity to move beyond managing individual engagements and become involved in the wider direction of the audit practice.

You'll have the chance to:

• Mentor and develop Senior Associates, Supervisors and junior Managers.
• Lead internal training and technical development.
• Improve engagement processes and quality standards.
• Work directly with Partners on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that improve how the practice operates.
• Participate in business development and client relationship expansion.
• Take on increasing leadership responsibility as you progress toward Director.

The firm is particularly interested in someone who wants to build a long-term career and eventually take on a more senior leadership position.

What We're Looking For

• 8–10+ years of public accounting experience.
• Active CPA licence required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical understanding of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS and assurance quality management standards .
• Experience managing audit, review and compilation engagements.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop audit professionals.
• Confidence managing engagement budgets, staffing and deadlines.
• Strong technical research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management abilities.
• Sound professional judgement and commitment to quality.
• Interest in contributing to business development and practice growth.
• Ability to travel locally for client engagements when required.
• US work authorisation without employer sponsorship.

Previous Big 4 experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a particularly attractive position for an Audit Manager who feels they've reached a ceiling in their current firm or wants a clearer route into senior leadership.

The firm offers:

• $150,000 – $210,000+ salary , depending on expertise.
• A genuine opportunity to progress into an Audit & Accounting Director position.
• Direct access to Partners and senior decision-makers.
• The chance to influence the firm's audit and accounting practice.
• Involvement in technical quality management and practice development.
• A collaborative working environment.
• Support for professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunities to attend professional conferences and industry events.
• Support with professional organisation membership fees.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional employee support and referral benefits.

Interested in Taking the Next Step?

If you're currently an Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager within public accounting and want a position offering greater influence, responsibility and a realistic opportunity to progress into Director-level leadership, I'd be interested in speaking with you.

All conversations will be treated confidentially.