Senior Audit Manager

Audit Senior ManagerPosition Overview The Audit Senior Manager will lead and deliver high-quality external audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. This role combines technical accounting expertise, people leadership, and client relationship management to drive audit quality, timely delivery, and continuous improvement across the engagement lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, execute, and oversee complex audit engagements from planning through issuance, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with firm policies.Provide technical review and final sign-off on financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with PCAOB standards (where applicable) and maintain audit quality and documentation standards.Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams by assigning work, providing coaching, conducting performance feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.Manage client relationships, including acting as a primary point of contact, communicating audit findings, and making recommendations to improve internal controls and financial reporting.Perform risk assessments, identify significant audit and accounting issues, and design audit procedures to address identified risks.Coordinate with partners, practice leaders, and specialty teams (tax, advisory, IT, and valuation) to deliver integrated services to clients.Oversee review of client deliverables such as financial statements, footnotes, and management letters and ensure accuracy and consistency.Drive efficiency and continuous improvement by implementing best practices, streamlined processes, and leveraging audit technology.Monitor engagement budgets, prepare staffing plans, and ensure engagements meet profitability and utilization targets.QualificationsActive CPA license required.Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree (e.g., MAcc or MBA) or equivalent preferred.Minimum of 810 years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility on external audits.Proven experience leading and managing audit teams and complex engagements; prior experience as an Audit Manager is a plus.Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and experience applying accounting standards in practice; familiarity with PCAOB standards is preferred.Experience in an Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager role is nice to have and will be considered favorably.Demonstrated ability to interpret accounting literature, evaluate accounting policies, and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues.Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to present findings to senior client management and stakeholders.Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and commitment to audit quality.Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.Willingness to travel to client sites as required.BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season. "Dress for your day" is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year round.