Audit Manager, CPA
American Accounting Association · Dublin, OH · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
This is more than a traditional audit management position. It's an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, boards, and organizational leaders while leading complex assurance engagements, mentoring future leaders, driving practice growth, and positioning yourself for long-term advancement within a highly respected public accounting firm.
Responsibilities
- Assurance Engagement Leadership
- Lead audit engagements from planning through completion
- Supervise fieldwork, engagement execution, and final deliverables
- Review workpapers and ensure quality standards are maintained
- Monitor engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and profitability
- Communicate critical engagement developments to firm leadership
- Client Advisory & Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and executive leadership teams
- Advise organizations regarding financial reporting, operational risks, and regulatory matters
- Help clients navigate complex accounting and audit-related challenges
- Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships
- Identify opportunities to expand service offerings
- Technical Accounting & Assurance
- Apply advanced knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting standards
- Resolve complex accounting and auditing issues
- Draft and review financial statements and disclosures
- Research technical accounting matters and prepare consultation memorandums
- Communicate new accounting standards and regulatory changes to clients
- Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
- Evaluate client control environments and financial reporting processes
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls
- Identify risks and recommend practical solutions
- Present recommendations to management and governing boards
- Support clients in strengthening compliance and reporting processes
- Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support
- Review work product and deliver constructive feedback
- Assist with staff development, recruiting, and retention efforts
- Build and develop future firm leaders
- Practice Growth & Business Development
- Participate in networking and business development initiatives
- Strengthen and grow existing client relationships
- Contribute to proposal development and client pursuits
- Support firm growth strategies and market expansion efforts
- Help drive the continued success of the Assurance practice
Qualifications
- Active CPA license
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- 5+ years of public accounting audit experience
- Significant supervisory and engagement management experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proven client relationship management abilities
- Strong project management and organizational skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Family leave programs
- Four weeks paid time off
- Twelve paid holidays annually
- Professional development and training programs
- Wellness resources
- Leadership development opportunities
- Long-term career advancement and partner-track potential