Audit Manager, CPA

About the role

Our client, a highly respected and growing public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Nashville-area team. This role emphasizes leading client engagements, mentoring future leaders, and building lasting relationships with business owners and executives, while supporting the continued growth of a firm that prioritizes professional success and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Lead multiple audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion; manage budgets, timelines, staffing, and client expectations; oversee internal control documentation, risk assessments, testing procedures, and financial statement preparation; ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards; communicate engagement progress and significant developments to firm leadership.
• Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to management teams and business owners; participate in planning meetings, closing meetings, and strategic discussions; develop a deep understanding of client operations and business objectives; coordinate firm resources to deliver exceptional client service.
• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior-level team members; provide timely coaching, performance feedback, and career guidance; assist with recruiting, training, onboarding, and retention initiatives; promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning; help prepare future leaders within the Assurance practice.
• Technical Excellence: Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters; evaluate internal control structures and identify improvement opportunities; apply audit methodologies, analytical procedures, and statistical sampling techniques; stay current with evolving auditing standards and accounting regulations; ensure engagement compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Practice Growth: Participate in client proposals and business development initiatives; identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships; support networking and relationship-building efforts; contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred)
• Active CPA license in good standing
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities

Preferred

• Experience serving privately held businesses
• Industry specialization experience
• Business development exposure
• Experience mentoring and developing professionals
• Prior audit manager or senior manager responsibilities

Pay

$115,000–$145,000 base salary; annual performance bonus opportunity. Exceptional candidates with significant audit leadership experience, niche industry expertise, or business-development capabilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid schedule.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and CPA support
• Professional development programs
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Strong work-life balance culture

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm known for delivering exceptional service, technical expertise, and trusted business advice to organizations throughout the region. The firm serves a diverse client base through audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services while maintaining a people-first culture that prioritizes relationships, responsiveness, and long-term success. Employees benefit from direct access to leadership, meaningful client engagement, strong mentorship, and opportunities to advance at a pace aligned with their personal and professional goals.