Audit Manager

Grayson & Associates, P.C. is a newly founded CPA firm launched in May 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We serve clients across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on construction contractors and not-for-profit organizations, along with real estate, and manufacturing. As a growing firm, we are building a team of high-quality professionals and offer a genuine path to leadership, and ultimately partnership, for the right people. We are selectively growing an A+ client base and are looking to add one or two strong hires as we build out our audit and tax practices.

This is a full-time, hybrid role for an Audit Manager, based in our Murfreesboro office (require at least 2–3 days per week in-office). We utilize CaseWare Working Papers and PPC methodology for our audit, review, and compilation engagements. If you are looking to build toward a partnership opportunity at a local firm, this role offers a genuine path to get there as our A&A practice grows. The ability to prepare tax returns is a plus, but not required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee, and manage audit, review, and compilation engagements for clients in construction, not-for-profit, and other industries.
• Develop audit programs and strategies using PPC methodology and CaseWare Working Papers.
• Review workpapers, supervise fieldwork, and mentor audit seniors and staff.
• Serve as the primary client contact for engagement planning, fieldwork, and delivery of financial statements.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas of audit risk.
• Draft and review GAAP-basis financial statements and required disclosures.
• Assist with proposal development and business development for assurance services.
• Prepare tax returns as needed (a plus, not required).

Requirements:

• CPA license is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting, ideally including supervisory experience.
• Experience auditing construction contractors or not-for-profit organizations preferred.
• Experience with CaseWare Working Papers and PPC or similar methodology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards (GAAS) and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Firm-paid health, vision, and dental insurance.
• A genuine path to advancement, including partnership potential, at a growing firm.
• The opportunity to help shape the culture, systems, and client base of a new firm from the ground up.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Closed on Fridays for most of the Summer.