Senior Audit Manager

At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology.

Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.

The Sr. Manager, Audit is a key leader within the firm's Audit practice, responsible for leading multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning through issuance, delivering exceptional client service, developing high-performing teams, and supporting practice growth through technical leadership and strategic initiatives.

• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently, including planning, risk assessment, staffing, execution, and final deliverables (25%)
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters; oversee engagement quality, compliance with professional standards, and firm methodology (20%)
• Manage and coach engagement teams through direction, review, and on-the-job development; conduct timely feedback and performance coaching (20%)
• Own client relationships at the engagement level, including proactive communication, expectation setting, issue resolution, and identifying value-added opportunities (15%)
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; monitor scope changes and coordinate billing and realization discussions (10%)
• Contribute to practice development, including proposal support, thought leadership, recruiting, training, and process improvement initiatives (10%)
• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; help implement best practices and process improvements across the Audit practice.

Lead by example, build strong engagement teams, provide meaningful coaching, and foster collaboration and accountability across the practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting (or equivalent assurance experience)
• Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams
• CPA license required
• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, not-for-profit) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives

• Experience with Quick Books Online, Ultra Tax, and Advance Flow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.
• Travel to client locations as needed, generally within the firm's service area.
• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.

• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to coach and develop future leaders in the Audit practice
• Performance-based incentive opportunities through the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program
• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing firm

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.

Incentive pay is earned and a portion paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role's total compensation.

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment within the firm.

• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.
• Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s…