Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Hybrid (Hamden, CT & Hartford, CT)Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Flexible office/remote schedule based out of our Hamden or Hartford, CT offices)About the Role Join our growing team as an Audit Manager and lead high-stakes financial statement audits for a diverse client portfolio across Connecticut. In this leadership role, you will direct end-to-end engagement execution, coach our audit professionals, and partner directly with client leadership to deliver exceptional, value-added audit services.Core ResponsibilitiesEngagement Leadership: Direct multiple audit engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, timelines, and rigorous quality standards.Technical Review & Risk Management: Review financial statements, workpapers, and management letters for complete compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and regulatory frameworks.Team Mentorship: Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff and seniors, providing real-time technical guidance and professional development.Client Relations & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a primary client contact, communicating findings and partnering with tax and advisory teams to identify expanded client solutions.Practice Growth & Operations: Manage engagement economics (budgets, staffing, resource allocation) and support business development efforts through proposals and client meetings.Required QualificationsCredentials: Active, licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field (advanced degree is a plus).Experience: 5+ years of external audit experience within a public accounting firm, including proven team supervision and engagement management.Technical Expertise: Deep command of US GAAP, GAAS, risk assessment, and financial reporting standards (PCAOB experience is a strong plus).Specialized Industry Experience (Nice-to-Have): Prior audit experience with Employee Benefit Plans (EBPs), Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations/Form 990, private companies, SEC registrants, real estate, manufacturing, or construction sectors.BenefitsAttached are all of our benefits documents and below are just some highlights:Discretionary year-end bonusesUp to 5% discretionary profit sharing for 401kLife insurance 2x your salary up to $1,000,00023 days of PTO1:1 coaching for professional developmentWork/life flexibilityRoom for growth and opportunityHybrid work environment