Audit Manager
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through final issuance while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, including CFOs, Controllers, and senior management. Own key client relationships by advising on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters, and manage engagement economics including budgets, staffing, and profitability. Review workpapers to maintain high audit quality, resolve technical issues, and coach Seniors and Staff to build the next generation of talent. Participate in practice development, recruiting, and internal initiatives to contribute to firm growth. Become a resource clients rely on throughout the year by introducing additional assurance and advisory services.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
- Current Audit Manager experience or demonstrated experience operating at the Manager level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology
- Proven experience leading engagements from planning through issuance
- Experience managing engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, realization, and multiple client relationships simultaneously
- Ability to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teams
- Confidence working directly with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and other senior client leadership
- Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and reviewing the work of Seniors and Staff
Desired Qualifications
- CPA strongly preferred
- Experience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market companies, or a diverse client portfolio is valuable
- Exposure to SOX, SOC, internal audit, fraud risk assessment, technical accounting, or other advisory services is a plus
- Commercial mindset with an interest in expanding client relationships and contributing to practice growth
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