Audit Manager

Most Audit Manager opportunities revolve around managing engagements 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 Manager to its team. This is an opportunity for someone who has already proven they can run engagements and is ready for more influence across clients, people, and the broader practice.

You'll own key client relationships, lead complex engagements from planning through issuance, develop the next generation of talent, and work directly with firm leadership on the issues that matter most to clients.

This isn't about becoming a better project manager. It's about becoming a stronger advisor, leader, and ultimately someone who helps drive the practice forward.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior management
• Understand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issues
• Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit quality
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitability
• Identify issues early, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership
• Research and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting and auditing guidance
• Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating clear accountability across engagement teams
• Make staffing and delegation decisions that balance development opportunities with engagement efficiency
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce additional assurance, accounting, and advisory services
• Participate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, and other efforts that help grow the broader firm
• Become a trusted resource clients call throughout the year—not simply when the audit starts

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
• Current Audit Manager experience or a high-performing Senior ready to step into Manager-level responsibility
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology
• Proven experience managing engagements, budgets, deadlines, and multiple client relationships simultaneously
• Ability to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teams
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate confidently with senior client leadership
• Demonstrated success developing, mentoring, and retaining junior professionals
• Experience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market organizations, or a diverse client portfolio is valuable
• Exposure to SOX, SOC, internal audit, transaction-related work, technical accounting, or other advisory services is a plus
• Commercial mindset with an interest in expanding relationships and contributing to practice growth

Why this one is worth a conversation:

At a lot of firms, making Manager means you inherit more engagements, more review notes, and more responsibility without materially changing your seat at the table.

This team is looking for something different.

They want someone who can own relationships, develop people, influence client strategy, and become increasingly involved in the growth of the practice—not spend the next several years buried in engagement management.

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.