Audit Manager

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Audit Manager to join their team at the Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting, financial statement audits, and client engagement management.

In this role, the Audit Manager will collaborate with partners and other members of the audit practice to strengthen client relationships and deliver high-quality audit and consulting services. This individual will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of multiple client engagements while ensuring compliance with firm quality-control standards and applicable auditing and accounting regulations.

The successful candidate will also play an important role in developing audit staff, maintaining technical expertise across the team, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and perform audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Oversee all phases of client engagements, from planning and execution through the issuance of financial statements, ensuring compliance with firm quality-control procedures.
• Collaborate with partners on engagement progress, client communications, staffing requirements, job planning, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Manage client billing responsibilities and monitor engagement performance.
• Delegate assignments effectively while providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development to audit staff.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and support team development.
• Develop an understanding of clients' industries, business operations, key performance indicators, and emerging industry trends.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and evaluate the impact of significant business developments on current and future audit engagements.
• Participate in networking activities and maintain relationships with industry peers.
• Support management in implementing firm policies, procedures, and operational initiatives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
• Travel up to 20% annually, depending on client requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 5–12 years of experience in public accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience leading engagements, supervising staff, and providing training or mentorship.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong analytical, research, and audit project management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, auditing procedures, and professional standards.
• Experience managing financial statement audit and attestation engagements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while taking ownership of client engagements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity, team development, and exceptional client service.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join an established public accounting practice in Atlanta.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements across multiple industries.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while collaborating with firm leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals.
• Contribute to engagement quality, team performance, and the continued success of the audit practice.