Audit​/Attest Manager — Partner Track

A highly profitable, well-established boutique CPA firm in the Bradenton–Sarasota area is seeking an experienced Audit / Attest Manager to lead and grow its assurance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys the technical side of attest work, wants meaningful client exposure, and is looking for a clear path toward Audit Partner / Principal within approximately five years.

The firm offers the sophistication and variety of a larger practice with the culture, mentorship, and entrepreneurial opportunity of a boutique firm.

This is a growth-driven leadership role within a firm that provides outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, back-office support, and a strong assurance practice. The attest function has continued to expand, creating the need for a hands-on leader who can take ownership of engagement quality, staff development, and long-term practice growth.

The right person will lead reviews, compilations, agreed-upon procedures, and related attestation work across a diverse client base while partnering closely with firm leadership on the future of the practice.

• Lead attestation engagements from planning through completion, including reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Serve as a key technical reviewer and Quality Control Reviewer for financial statement engagements.
• Oversee a meaningful portion of the firm’s attest practice while balancing hands-on execution with review responsibilities.
• Coach, develop, and upskill assurance staff and team leads.
• Ensure compliance with SSARS, GAAS, AICPA standards, and firm quality standards.
• Partner with leadership on process improvement, practice growth, and long-term succession planning.
• Help build a strong quality culture within a growing boutique firm environment.

• Active CPA license required.
• 5–8+ years of public accounting experience with a strong focus on attestation.
• Strong technical experience with reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Experience reviewing the work of others, not just preparing engagements independently.
• Prior people-management experience, including mentoring associates and seniors.
• Strong understanding of SSARS, GAAS, and applicable AICPA standards.
• A hands-on, ownership-minded approach and the desire to grow into a senior leadership role.
• High EQ, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in developing people and client relationships.

• Multi-industry client exposure, including areas such as construction, healthcare, professional services, or manufacturing.
• Forensic accounting experience or credentials such as CFE or CFF.
• Master’s in Accounting or MBA.
• A strong coaching mindset and track record of developing staff.

• Clear path to Audit Partner / Principal within approximately five years.
• Competitive base compensation plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• CPE support and continued professional development.
• Direct mentorship from experienced firm leadership.
• Strong client variety, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to help shape a growing practice.
• Boutique firm culture with long-term leadership upside.