Audit Manager

About Meaden & Moore:

Meaden & Moore is a leading accounting, tax, advisory, and business consulting firm serving middle-market businesses, insurance carriers, law firms, and other organizations across the United States. The firm provides a broad range of services including forensic accounting, litigation support, risk advisory, tax, assurance, and business consulting solutions.

Having recently partnered with Unity Partners, Meaden & Moore is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The company is executing a strategy focused on organic expansion, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions, creating significant opportunities for team members to help shape the future of a rapidly growing firm. As the business continues to grow, Meaden & Moore is investing in talent, technology, and infrastructure to support its next chapter.

About Unity Partners:

Unity Partners is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas that invests in founder- and family-owned business services companies across North America. The firm partners with management teams to accelerate growth through operational improvements, technology enablement, talent development, and strategic M&A.

Unlike traditional financial investors, Unity takes a collaborative approach to value creation, working closely alongside management teams to build market-leading platforms. The firm focuses on long-term partnership, operational excellence, and creating sustainable growth for employees, customers, and shareholders.

Opportunity:

We are currently seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our Assurance team in one of our Northeast Ohio offices (Cleveland, Akron, or Wooster).

This role is responsible for leading and managing client engagements across a variety of industries while helping develop team members and strengthen client relationships. The Audit Manager oversees the day-to-day execution of engagements, collaborates with firm leadership on planning and staffing, and plays a key role in delivering high-quality client service and operational excellence.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical expertise, team leadership, and client interaction while continuing to grow in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning through issuance
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and overall client expectations
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and related deliverables
• Develop and mentor staff and senior team members through coaching and on-the-job training
• Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication and problem solving
• Collaborate with leadership on scheduling, workflow management, and engagement execution
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and continuous modernization efforts within the practice
• Support business development and growth initiatives of the firm

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates should:

• Have 5–7+ years of public accounting and assurance experience
• CPA license preferred
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, relationship-building, and project management abilities
• Be self-motivated and collaborative with a team-oriented mindset
• Have experience managing multiple priorities and client engagements
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

What We Value:

• Client-centric service
• Accountability and ownership
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning and growth
• A solutions-oriented mindset

We are committed to creating fulfilling careers, developing future leaders, and continuing to evolve through technology, innovation, and advisory-focused client service.

Benefits, Perks, Culture, and Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievements as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits/Compensation:

Determining actual compensation relies on many factors including individual candidate experience, qualifications, and comparable benchmarks. Base compensation for this role typically ranges between $100,000 and $130,000. Additionally, we offer a generous incentive program and various other bonus opportunities which reward exceptional performance.

In addition to compensation and bonus opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally. Our offerings include:

Benefits & Offerings:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• 401(k) matching and profit sharing

• Professional development support

• Professional certification support and reimbursement

• Employee referral and new business bonus opportunities

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

• Parental bonding time and compensation continuance

• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities, where applicable

Culture & Perks:

• Team outings, firm events, and holiday celebrations

• Busy season appreciation and stress-relief programs

• Wellness initiatives and incentives

• Technology, retailer, and event discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

• Strong commitment to community involvement, volunteerism, and charitable giving

Learn More About Life at Meaden & Moore:

• Why Us

• Community Involvement

• Our Culture & Employee Experience