Audit Manager

A well-established, growth-oriented midsize CPA firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead private company audit engagements and help shape the next generation of audit professionals - all with a schedule that respects your life outside work.What you will doOwn the full audit lifecycle - planning, fieldwork, and delivery - across multiple private company engagements simultaneously, ensuring each closes on time and on budget.Serve as the trusted primary contact for clients, translating complex accounting and auditing issues into clear, actionable guidance.Review and sign off on working papers, financial statements, and footnote disclosures, holding the team to GAAP and professional-standards compliance.Coach, mentor, and formally evaluate senior and staff auditors, giving direct feedback that accelerates their career progression.Identify control weaknesses and accounting issues during engagements and drive resolution in partnership with client management.Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, proposal writing, and onboarding new clients to the firm's service model.Contribute to internal quality initiatives, methodology updates, and firm-wide training efforts.What you need5+ years of public accounting audit experience, with recent exposure to private company clients.Active CPA license (required; no exceptions).Demonstrated ability to manage engagement teams, supervise staff, and juggle multiple clients.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.Nice to haveDeep familiarity with private company GAAP elections and Financial Reporting Framework for SMEs (FRF for SMEs).Experience supporting or leading business development conversations with prospective clients.Background in a specific industry vertical (e.g., real estate, manufacturing, professional services, nonprofit).Pay and benefitsBase salary: $140,000 - $160,000 depending on experienceAnnual performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with firm matching contributionGenerous PTO bank plus paid holidaysFlexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangementContinuing Professional Education (CPE) support and paid professional duesLocation and scheduleDallas-Fort Worth, TX - Hybrid2 days per week in office, 3 days remote.Full-time, standard business hours with flexibility during non-peak periods.About and how to applyWe are a midsize CPA firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area specializing in audit and advisory services for private companies across multiple industries. Our collaborative culture, reasonable busy-season expectations, and commitment to professional development set us apart from larger regional and national firms.Ready to lead? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing a recent audit engagement you managed - including the client type, team size, and outcome - to apply directly through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted within five business days.