Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager | Hybrid
Preferred Locations: Rochester, Buffalo, or Syracuse, NY
Additional Locations Considered: New York, Pennsylvania, or Ohio, with the ability to travel to Rochester, NY, as needed.
Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting for an Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager on behalf of a leading accounting and advisory firm with a growing Assurance Practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys leading complex audit engagements, building meaningful client relationships, and developing high-performing teams, while seeking a more balanced and sustainable public accounting environment.
With a diverse client portfolio spanning commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans, the firm offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise, take ownership of engagements, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of its Assurance Practice.
The team is seeking experienced audit professionals who bring strong technical capabilities, leadership experience, and a client-focused approach. Whether your background is primarily in commercial audit, nonprofit, governmental, or employee benefit plans, the firm is interested in individuals who have demonstrated success managing engagements, advising clients, and developing junior professionals.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Partners and firm leadership, contribute to strategic practice initiatives, and continue advancing professionally within a collaborative environment that values both high-quality client service and work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee audit engagements for clients across commercial, nonprofit, governmental, and employee benefit plan sectors, depending on experience and specialization.
- Lead all phases of audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial statement preparation and review, and final reporting.
- Review audit workpapers, financial statements, supporting schedules, footnotes, and management letters to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable professional standards.
- Evaluate internal controls, identify audit risks, and develop appropriate audit strategies and recommendations to address complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
- Serve as a primary client relationship manager, providing proactive communication, technical guidance, and strategic recommendations throughout the engagement process.
- Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues, collaborating with Partners and other technical resources as needed.
- Manage engagement budgets, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitability while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
- Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership on client service strategies, engagement efficiencies, and continuous process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support business development initiatives within the Assurance Practice.
- Participate in practice management initiatives, including resource planning, staff development, and implementation of audit methodologies and best practices.
- For professionals at the Senior Manager level, assume broader responsibility for complex engagements, key client relationships, team leadership, and strategic initiatives supporting the continued growth of the practice.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- Active CPA license strongly preferred; required for candidates whose responsibilities include signing audit reports.
- Required Experience
- Audit Manager: 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including demonstrated engagement management and staff supervision.
- Senior Audit Manager: 7–10+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including significant responsibility for complex engagements, client relationships, and team leadership.
- Experience auditing commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or employee benefit plans. Experience across all practice areas is not required.
- Strong technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and applicable financial reporting and auditing requirements.
- Experience with governmental auditing standards, Single Audits, or employee benefit plan audits is beneficial, depending on area of specialization.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple audit engagements, overseeing budgets and timelines, and delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address complex accounting and audit matters.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborate effectively with Partners and firm leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
- A proactive, client-focused approach and an interest in contributing to the continued growth and success of the Assurance Practice.