Audit Manager/Principal

About the role

BGM is seeking an experienced Audit Manager or Principal to lead our Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit practice while managing financial statement audits and complex technical audit engagements throughout the year. This role is ideal for a technically strong audit leader who has managed EBP audits from planning through issuance, enjoys developing others, and wants to take ownership of a key service area. The mix of EBP, financial statement, and technical audit work will vary based on client needs, capacity, and time of year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop BGM’s Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit practice, including engagement oversight, processes, quality, and team guidance
• Independently manage EBP audits from planning through final reporting, including applicable ERISA and DOL requirements
• Lead financial statement audits and complex technical audit engagements based on workload and seasonal needs
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, staffing, budgets, timelines, workpaper review, and deliverables
• Serve as a technical resource on accounting and auditing standards and complex engagement matters
• Help improve audit methodology, documentation, technology, and quality management processes
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors through review, training, and feedback
• Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with firm leadership on engagement and practice priorities
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow EBP audit services
• Stay current on changes to audit standards, accounting guidance, and EBP requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including engagement leadership
• Active CPA license required
• Demonstrated experience independently leading EBP audits from planning through completion
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable EBP, ERISA, and DOL requirements
• Experience managing financial statement audits and resolving complex audit issues
• Proven ability to coach team members, manage multiple engagements, and build client relationships
• Twin Cities-based with ability to work with our Bloomington team
• Preferred: experience as an audit technical administrator, audit software administrator, or firm technical resource

Pay

$130,000–$165,000 annually, depending on experience and level (Manager or Principal).

Benefits

• 18 days paid time off, 8 paid holidays
• Health medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Access to a personal financial planner
• Legal and life insurance
• Paid time to give back to the community
• Educational benefits (CPA exam support, higher education tuition assistance)
• Flexible work models: in-office, work-from-home, or hybrid depending on position and location