Audit Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMost Audit Manager opportunities revolve around managing engagements, reviewing workpapers, and getting through busy season. This one gives you a much bigger seat at the table.A growing public accounting and advisory firm is looking to add an Audit & Assurance Manager to its team. This is an opportunity for someone who has already proven they can run engagements and is ready to have more influence across clients, people, and the broader practice.You'll own key client relationships, lead complex engagements from planning through issuance, develop Seniors and Staff, and work directly with firm leadership on the accounting, reporting, and business issues that matter most to clients.The opportunity isn't simply to manage more work. It's to become a stronger advisor, build deeper client relationships, develop the next generation of talent, and start contributing to the growth of the practice itself.What you'll be doing:Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuanceServe as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior managementUnderstand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational mattersLead engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issuesReview financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit qualityManage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitabilityIdentify issues early, develop practical solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadershipResearch and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting and auditing guidanceLead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating clear accountability across engagement teamsMake staffing and delegation decisions that balance professional development with engagement efficiencyIdentify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and introduce additional assurance, accounting, and advisory servicesParticipate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, and other efforts that contribute to the growth of the firmBecome a resource clients rely on throughout the year—not simply when the audit startsWhat you'll bring:5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experienceCurrent Audit Manager experience or demonstrated experience operating at the Manager levelBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA strongly preferredStrong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodologyProven experience leading engagements from planning through issuanceExperience managing engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, realization, and multiple client relationships simultaneouslyAbility to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teamsConfidence working directly with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and other senior client leadershipDemonstrated success coaching, developing, and reviewing the work of Seniors and StaffExperience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market companies, or a diverse client portfolio is valuableExposure to SOX, SOC, internal audit, fraud risk assessment, technical accounting, or other advisory services is a plusCommercial mindset with an interest in expanding client relationships and contributing to practice growthWhy this one is worth a conversation:At a lot of firms, making Manager means inheriting more engagements, more review responsibility, and more pressure without materially changing your role.This opportunity is about more influence—not simply more volume.You'll own relationships, develop people, have a voice in the decisions behind the engagement, and become increasingly involved in growing client relationships and the broader practice.If you've already proven you can run the work and you're ready for a platform that lets you build beyond it, I'd be happy to share more confidentially.