Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Top 25 Twin Cities CPA firm where you'll lead high-impact client engagements, develop future leaders, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

DSB Rock Island is seeking an Audit Manager to join our assurance team. You'll oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements, guide and develop team members, and serve as a key advisor to privately held businesses. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients, staff development, and firm growth while working alongside a collaborative team committed to excellence.

What You'll Do

As an Audit Manager, you will oversee the full engagement lifecycle from planning through delivery, ensuring quality work, exceptional client service, and efficient project execution. You'll manage multiple client engagements, mentor and develop team members, and work closely with firm leadership to deliver valuable insights to clients.

• Lead and manage audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through final delivery
• Develop engagement plans, schedules, staffing assignments, and project timelines
• Review work prepared by associates and seniors, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards
• Research technical accounting and reporting issues, document conclusions, and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Ensure engagement files, workpapers, disclosures, and checklists meet firm and professional standards
• Monitor engagement budgets, identify out-of-scope work, and communicate project overages as needed
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout engagements
• Prepare and conduct client meetings and presentations independently
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training, feedback, and performance management
• Assist with staff workload planning and ensure team members receive appropriately challenging assignments

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients, staff development, and firm success while working alongside a team committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical accounting and assurance knowledge with the ability to solve complex client issues
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients and team members
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and serve as a primary service provider
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional development
• Positive attitude, sound judgment, and commitment to exceptional client service
• Ability to collaborate across departments and contribute to a strong team culture

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Active CPA license strongly preferred
• 4+ years of public accounting experience with progressive assurance responsibilities required
• Experience managing audit, review, and compilation engagements required
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff preferred
• Experience working directly with privately held business clients preferred

Salary Range

$100,000 to $120,000 (depends on experience, credentials, leadership experience, and qualifications)

How We Operate EOS®

Clear expectations. Ongoing support. Strong communication. Ownership and accountability. At DSB Rock Island, we believe people do their best work when they have the tools, direction, and encouragement to grow.

DSB Rock Island is an equal opportunity employer.