Audit Manager - Assurance Services

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing public accounting firm serving privately held businesses and individuals. This role will oversee audit and assurance engagements from initial planning through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and providing leadership to engagement teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting background, hands-on audit experience, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and client service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking long-term growth within a collaborative accounting and advisory firm.

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through final completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, wrap-up, and financial statement preparation.
• Develop engagement strategies, audit procedures, budgets, schedules, and timelines.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting risks.
• Identify audit findings and provide practical recommendations to improve client processes and controls.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, audit findings, outstanding items, and engagement progress.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable accounting and auditing guidance.
• Address technical accounting and auditing matters with firm leadership and engagement teams.
• Review the work of staff and senior accountants and provide guidance when needed.
• Maintain organized and complete engagement documentation.
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while delivering consistent, high-quality client service.

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, primarily focused on audit and assurance.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements through planning, fieldwork, completion, and financial statement issuance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and risk assessment.
• Experience reviewing or mentoring staff-level accounting professionals preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting applications.
• Active CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Public accounting experience is required. Candidates with exclusively private-industry accounting experience will not be considered.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution or matching.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• CPE and CPA license support.
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive public accounting environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and individuals.