Audit Manager

About the role

As an Audit Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading meaningful client engagements and helping organizations navigate complex accounting, audit and compliance challenges. You’ll oversee day-to-day engagement operations, collaborate closely with talented team members, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a diverse range of industries. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, relationship-building skills, and leadership abilities to make a visible impact for both clients and the firm.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while leading audit, consulting, and compliance engagements
• Apply your knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards to help clients address complex business needs
• Lead the development of effective audit approaches using applicable standards and firm methodology
• Manage engagement workflow, timelines, and team resources to support high-quality client service
• Collaborate with other practice areas to bring industry insight and a coordinated service approach to clients
• Monitor engagement profitability and support billing analysis for assigned engagements
• Use strong analytical skills and accounting software knowledge to evaluate information and communicate insights
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members through feedback, career guidance, and day-to-day leadership
• Represent the firm and grow your professional network through community events, industry organizations, and relationship-building opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• At least five years of public accounting experience
• CPA certification
• Ability to extract, analyze, visualize, and present data in a clear and meaningful way
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, with a genuine interest in helping others grow

Preferred: Experience serving clients in the construction and/or retail industries

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begins on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

About Us

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. We work hard to retain a culture of care that promotes a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive, and We Not Me. We’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years.