Sr. Manager/Principal - Audit & Assurance

Join an established, highly respected public accounting firm in Michigan where senior-level autonomy and executive leadership are waiting for a seasoned audit professional ready to drive practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements from initial planning to final report issuance, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and SSARS standards.
• Direct specialized assurance engagements for HUD projects, Employee Benefit Plans (EBPs), non-profit organizations, and privately held corporations.
• Review engagement workpapers, draft financial statements, and technical reports, delivering constructive coaching that sharpens the team's technical capabilities.
• Manage engagement economics, including scope, risk assessments, scheduling, and billing, while serving as the primary advisor to key client stakeholders.
• Mentor and evaluate senior auditors and staff, fostering a collaborative culture and supporting individual career progression.
• Drive firm growth by leading business development initiatives, writing proposals, expanding existing client relationships, and representing the firm in the community.
• Partner with internal tax and consulting practices to deliver unified, full-service solutions to clients.
• Enforce firm-wide quality control policies and monitor evolving regulatory, accounting, and auditing standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience in audit and assurance.
• 5+ years of dedicated experience auditing HUD-assisted properties, Employee Benefit Plans, or Non-Profit organizations.
• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Proven track record of managing team workflows and overseeing multiple complex engagements concurrently.
• Deep technical command of US GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and internal quality control frameworks.
• Proficiency with industry-standard audit software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx Engagement or CaseWare).

Skills

• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA (nice to have).
• Proven background in practice development and pitch presentations for prospect acquisition (nice to have).

Pay & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000-$200,000 depending on experience.
• Health & wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Financial & retirement: Robust retirement plan with firm contributions.
• PTO: Generous paid time off program to support work-life balance.
• Professional development: Full firm financial support for ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and leadership development.

Schedule

• Offices: Troy, MI; Bingham Farms, MI; or Ann Arbor, MI.
• Schedule: Full-time, with extended hours during peak periods and periodic travel to regional client sites.

About the role

We are a premier Michigan CPA firm committed to delivering high-touch, sophisticated assurance and advisory services across diverse industries. We value technical excellence, operational autonomy, and an inclusive culture that rewards innovation and leadership.

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.