Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

BFJ is hiring!

BFJ was founded in 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We are an accounting and advisory firm that provides consulting services to industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, and franchise; and niche areas like professional services, trust and estate, and retail. Our growing firm has a modern office environment and culture of workplace well-being. We attract and retain talent with the approach that everyone should be excellent at what they do.

BFJ’s mission is to make public accounting the career of choice in the financial industry.

Audit Manager

The Audit Manager leads audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with professional standards and firm methodology. This role is responsible for coaching and developing engagement teams, managing client relationships, and proactively identifying and communicating risks, issues, and value‑add insights.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling; ensure scope alignment and timely execution

• Supervise and review audit fieldwork, workpapers, and deliverables; ensure adherence to firm and professional standards

• Manage client relationships and communication; lead status meetings and coordinate PBC requests and issue resolution

• Perform and conclude complex audit areas and judgmental accounting topics; consult with partners/technical resources as needed

• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members; provide real-time feedback and facilitate training

• Contribute to practice initiatives (methodology, tools, knowledge sharing, business development) as assigned

Key accountabilities

• High-quality engagement files and deliverables that meet standards and pass internal/external review

• Engagements delivered on time and within budget with clear documentation of key judgments and conclusions

• Strong client service experience with proactive communication and expectation management

• Effective team leadership: clear delegation, coaching, and performance feedback

• Consistent adherence to independence, confidentiality, and firm policies

Key results / expectations

• Independently manages multiple engagements and competing deadlines

• Demonstrates strong technical accounting and auditing judgment with well-supported conclusions

• Builds and maintains trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders

• Develops team capabilities through coaching, delegation, and structured review notes

• Anticipates risks and escalates issues early with recommended solutions

Skill / knowledge requirements

• Strong understanding of GAAP and auditing standards

• Audit documentation / workpaper software (CCH Engagement )

• Ability to plan and execute audits across multiple industries with appropriate risk assessment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfort with data analysis and audit technology tools

• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

• People management skills: coaching, delegation, feedback, and conflict resolution

Professional experience requirements

• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, including experience leading engagements

• CPA license

• Prior experience supervising and developing staff

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Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
  

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Compensation Range: $106K - $134K