Audit Manager

Audit Manager, CPA

Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Team Development | Career Advancement

Compensation: $110,000–$145,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Location: Conway, Arkansas
Schedule:
On-Site

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Conway office.

This is more than a traditional audit management position.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, healthcare organizations, construction companies, and privately held businesses while leading assurance engagements, mentoring talented professionals, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional client service, technical expertise, and long-term value to the organizations it serves. As an Audit Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role within the assurance practice, helping clients address complex accounting and reporting matters while developing the next generation of accounting professionals.

If you're seeking a position that combines technical expertise, client interaction, staff leadership, and long-term advancement opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $110,000–$145,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Diverse portfolio of assurance and consulting engagements
• Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner-track opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship-focused culture

Exceptional candidates with specialized industry expertise, complex engagement experience, or demonstrated leadership success may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals across Arkansas and surrounding markets.

Services include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Reviews & Compilations
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Accounting Services
• Consulting Solutions

The firm is committed to helping clients achieve their goals while providing professionals with opportunities to grow, lead, and build successful long-term careers.

As an Audit Manager, you'll act as a key liaison between clients, engagement teams, and firm leadership while managing a variety of assurance and consulting engagements.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Control Evaluations
• Risk Assessment & Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Business Advisory Services
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Practice Growth Initiatives

This role offers an outstanding combination of technical accounting expertise, client advisory work, and leadership responsibilities.

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and client expectations
• Review financial statements and engagement work papers
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
• Identify risks and deliver practical recommendations to clients

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting and business matters
• Communicate engagement results and recommendations
• Deliver exceptional responsiveness and client service
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients

• Supervise, mentor, and develop senior and staff accountants
• Provide technical guidance and performance coaching
• Assist with staff training and leadership development initiatives
• Foster accountability and collaboration across engagement teams
• Support recruiting and retention efforts

• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives
• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards
  
  Promote operational efficiencies and process improvements
• Support client retention and practice growth efforts
• Contribute to the continued success of the assurance practice

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong audit and assurance background
• Experience leading…