Audit Manager - NFP/GOV

About The Role

Looking to step into a high-impact Audit Manager role with a thriving public accounting practice?

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and solution-oriented Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from strategy through financial reporting. In this position, you will manage client relationships, drive engagement profitability and scheduling, and serve as a hands-on leader and mentor to a dynamic team of professional accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Oversee all aspects of external audit engagements from initial planning and strategy development to final financial reporting and issue resolution.
• Operations & Workflow: Set engagement budgets, schedule audits, assign workloads, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Client Service: Act as a primary client liaison, managing expectations, communicating progress, and delivering strategic insights to solve complex operational and accounting challenges.
• Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and coach staff and senior accountants, evaluating performance and fostering technical growth across all career levels.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all audit procedures and workpapers adhere to standard auditing principles, firm quality controls, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-10 years of progressive public accounting experience in external audit.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Credentials: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred.
• Technical & Project Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines, and work effectively both independently and within collaborative teams.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with demonstrated leadership and creative problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement into senior practice leadership with ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic, supportive team environment built on open communication and mutual success.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule options and a firm structure that values your time inside and outside the office.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary, performance incentive opportunities, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.