Audit Manager - Assurance Services

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a well-established public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and individuals. This role will oversee audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, while serving as a key point of contact for clients and providing guidance to engagement teams.

The ideal candidate has strong public accounting experience, a proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements, and a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take on greater responsibility and grow with a collaborative, client-focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from initial planning through final completion.
• Develop audit strategies, assess engagement risks, and establish appropriate audit procedures.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and areas of financial reporting risk.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues using applicable professional guidance.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding engagement requirements, audit findings, outstanding items, and timelines.
• Oversee engagement budgets, schedules, staffing, workflow, and deadlines.
• Provide direction, coaching, and review support to staff and senior accountants.
• Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Work closely with firm leadership on complex engagements and technical accounting matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver a high level of service throughout each engagement.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on audit and assurance.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, completion, and financial statement issuance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable professional auditing standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and accounting processes.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of staff and senior-level accountants.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, clients, and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting applications.
• Active CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure will also be considered.
• Public accounting experience is required. Candidates with exclusively private-industry accounting experience will not be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and CPA support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented public accounting environment.
• Opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and a diverse portfolio of clients.