Position Overview:
The Audit Manager at Avery Partner' client plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality audit and review services to small business and nonprofit clients. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, lead engagements from start to finish, and help develop the next generation of audit professionals in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Audit Leadership:
- Plan, coordinate, and lead audit and review engagements from start to finish for small business and nonprofit clients
- Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Identify and communicate accounting, auditing, and internal control issues to clients and firm leadership
- Review workpapers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy and completeness
- Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service
- Provide value-added recommendations to improve client operations and financial reporting processes
- Ability to manage increased workloads during peak audit periods, with a focus on maintaining balance and flexibility outside of busy season.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise, mentor, and train audit staff and help elevate team performance
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Assist in developing training materials and facilitating internal training sessions
- Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
Collaboration & Firm Leadership:
- Work closely with the Assurance Partner on engagement strategy, risk assessment, and client service planning
- Assist with practice development initiatives, including process improvements and client growth opportunities
- Contribute to maintaining and enhancing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
Qualifications:
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 7-10+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on audit and review engagements.
- Demonstrated experience leading audits for small businesses and/or nonprofit organizations
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and internal control frameworks
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively
- Experience supervising and developing staff
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership
- Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office Suite
Success Profile (What Great Looks Like in 6-12 Months):
- Successfully managing multiple audit/review engagements independently
- Building strong client relationships with minimal partner intervention
- Developing staff into more confident, capable contributors
- Contributing to process improvements within the audit practice