Audit Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead and deliver high-quality audit engagements across a diversified client portfolio. The Audit Manager will be responsible for planning and executing audits, ensuring compliance with professional standards, developing staff, and building strong client relationships. This role requires strong technical accounting and audit skills, a public accounting background, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while driving efficiency and consistent quality.

Key Responsibilities: Lead planning, execution, and completion of external audit engagements for clients across various industries. Manage engagement teams, including assigning work, mentoring staff, reviewing workpapers, and providing constructive feedback to develop team members. Perform risk assessments, determine audit strategies, and ensure audit programs address key risks and comply with GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable standards. Review and approve audit documentation, financial statements, and management letters to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. Serve as primary client contact for audit matters; communicate findings, recommendations, and required adjustments to senior management and stakeholders. Coordinate with specialists (tax, IT, valuation, benefit plan auditors) and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions. Oversee project budgets, timing and resource allocation to meet engagement profitability and delivery targets. Support quality control processes, including internal and external inspections, peer reviews, and adherence to firm policies and procedures. Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and supporting client relationship growth. Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, industry developments, and emerging regulations; provide technical guidance to staff and clients.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters degree or equivalent coursework preferred. Minimum 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on audit and accounting. Demonstrated experience working in public accounting and executing full-scope audit engagements. Proven supervisory experience leading engagement teams and mentoring staff. Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and relevant regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and client service skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to clients and senior management. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with common audit software and documentation tools. Ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and control budgets while maintaining high quality standards. Preferred (nice-to-have) experience: Big 4 or regional public accounting background, experience with construction and not-for-profit entities, benefit plan audits, prior Audit Manager experience, and advanced auditing exposure. Active CPA license is required.