Audit Manager

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Tulsa, OK)

Budget: $110k - $125k DOE

About the Role

At Hood & Associates CPAs, PC, we provide a full range of audit and assurance services to support our clients’ financial integrity and compliance. As we continue to grow, we value people who bring a strong work ethic, deliver consistent high-quality work, and embrace practical modernization through simple, efficient technology and processes. Our team is direct and accountable. They follow through and perform at a high level and have meaningful opportunities to grow in responsibility and client impact. Strong contributors are recognized and rewarded fairly and consistently. We keep expectations realistic and sustainable because long-term excellence depends on respecting people’s lives outside the office and the families they care about.

Due to continued growth, Hood & Associates, CPA’s, is hiring an Audit Manager to oversee, develop and guide the work of auditors, ensuring that they complete their engagements timely. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of auditing experience in the industries of Governmental and Not-for-Profit, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff/team and must have a CPA license in good standing. This candidate will demonstrate solid expertise in GAAP, audit standards, and regulatory requirements, including emerging trends. Experience demonstrating leadership skills, ability to manage multiple high-profile engagements, and serve as a trusted advisor to client contacts. Strong business acumen is essential, including the ability to oversee portfolio profitability and contribute to the firm's strategy and growth.

Responsibilities

• Managing Client Portfolios: Manage a diverse portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring the delivery of exceptional audit services tailored to each client's industry, regulatory environment, and strategic objectives. Coordinate engagement planning, execution, and reporting across multiple teams, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for value-added services. Maintain a billable percentage of 75% and realization of 90% each quarter, reduced billable percentage due to management and leadership responsibilities.
• Team Development and Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Provide strategic guidance, performance feedback, and career development support to ensure team members are equipped to meet evolving client needs and regulatory standards. Promote collaboration and inclusivity while driving high performance and engagement.
• Risk Management: Lead the risk assessment process for engagements and design audit strategies that address identified risks. Advise clients on risk exposure and internal control improvements, while maintaining vigilance over emerging risks in financial reporting and operational processes.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage engagement budgets, resource allocation, and profitability across the audit portfolio. Ensure optimal utilization of staff and technology, balancing quality delivery with cost efficiency. Monitor financial performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet revenue and margin targets.
• Strategic Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, offering insights on financial reporting, regulatory changes, and business risks. Leverage deep industry knowledge to provide strategic recommendations that enhance client operations, governance, and long-term value creation.
• Quality Control: Ensure audit engagements meet the highest standards of quality and compliance through rigorous review processes, adherence to professional guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Five years of auditing experience in the industries of Governmental and Not-for-Profit, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff/team
• CPA certification in good standing

Skills

• Strong knowledge of and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines
• Proficient with accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and have the ability to learn new technologies
• Strong leadership skills, including providing direction, coaching, and developing future leaders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold high professional and ethical standards
• Thrive in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment with adaptability to change
• Accountable for accuracy, quality control, and compliance with firm and regulatory requirements
• Take ownership of engagements from planning through final deliverables
• Display professionalism in behavior, communication, and work ethic
• Effective client-facing skills, including sound judgment, responsiveness, and managing complex engagements
• Committed to supporting firm growth through networking, client expansion, and proposal development
• Contribute to process improvements, innovation initiatives, and adoption of emerging standards or technologies
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture
• Demonstrate punctuality, presence, and participation in required work-related events
• Ability to travel locally and out of state as needed; 20% travel locally, 10% outside of state travel

Benefits

• Bonus Opportunity
• Equity Appreciation Plan
• Generous time off allowance (Holiday, Vacation, & Sick time), above industry standard
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
• 401k Program with Company Matching
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Educational/Development Growth Reimbursement