Job Description

Role: Audit Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Compensation: $140-150k

FullTime

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Requirements:

CPA designated

The Role

We're partnering with a respected mid-sized public accounting firm looking for an Audit Manager to lead and manage multiple assurance and advisory engagements. This role combines technical depth, client ownership, staff leadership, and practice growth. You'll guide teams, manage workflow, strengthen client relationships, and help drive annuity business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial

Achieve 1,300 to 1,400 chargeable hours Maintain approximately 90 percent realization

Client

Build strong, year-round relationships with client management teams Understand client operations, key performance drivers, and industry trends Provide value-added insights during engagements and identify improvement opportunities Recognize sales and cross-selling opportunities within existing portfolios Participate in business development and promotional activities Begin developing a personal business development network

Operational / Technical

Act as senior file preparer on audits, reviews, and compilation engagements Prepare or oversee preparation of financial statements Prepare and review complex tax returns (T1, T2, T3) Review files and ensure compliance with firm and professional standards Manage engagement timelines, follow up with clients, and keep work moving Analyze issues and propose practical solutions to engagement leads Supervise and mentor junior staff on engagements Review WIP and prepare billing Plan, supervise, and monitor multiple engagements simultaneously Contribute to internal projects such as scheduling or workflow improvements

Learning & Growth

Participate in recruiting, training, and development of junior team members Act as coach or mentor to developing staff Expand general business knowledge and strengthen technical expertise Develop a niche focus or area of specialization (service line or industry) Pursue additional qualifications as needed (CFP, CBV, etc.) Serve as an evaluator in the firm's performance review process

Qualifications

CPA designation required Minimum of four to five years of public practice experience Experience in a mid-sized firm strongly preferred Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead diverse teams Strong technical skills with the ability to handle complex files

Promotion Criteria

Leadership

Leads diverse teams and champions HR best practices Builds an external profile and acts as a recognized leader Demonstrates trustworthiness and sound judgment Assists engagement leads with broader practice management

Technical

Recognized as a subject matter expert Comfortable addressing advanced technical topics Solves complex business problems with confidence

Other

Trusted by Partners Acts as engagement lead on lower-risk files Has begun building a business development network Demonstrates ability to identify and convert BD opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,712.55-$150,000.00 per year