Audit Manager

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

• Plan, manage, and oversee multiple audit, review, compilation, and attestation engagements simultaneously.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Review work papers, financial statements, reports, and client deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve technical accounting and auditing issues as they arise.
• Manage engagement risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, executives, boards, and finance leaders.
• Understand client operations and proactively identify opportunities for value-added services.
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and insights to client leadership teams.
• Help clients navigate complex accounting matters and evolving compliance requirements.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit seniors, staff accountants, and emerging leaders.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Delegate assignments effectively while maintaining engagement quality standards.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and staff development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth.

• Partner with leadership to enhance audit methodologies, efficiencies, and best practices.
• Stay current on changes in accounting standards, auditing guidance, and industry trends.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and practice growth efforts.
• Participate in business development, networking, and community engagement activities.
• Assist with identifying new service opportunities within existing client relationships.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a concentration in audit and assurance services.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and supervising professional staff.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Proficiency with accounting software, audit technologies, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based applications.

A well-established and growing public accounting and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its assurance practice. This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you'll oversee client engagements, mentor high-performing professionals, and collaborate directly with firm leadership on strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a client-focused accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys developing staff, and possesses strong technical expertise in audit and assurance services. This role offers significant visibility, leadership responsibility, and long-term career advancement potential within a respected regional firm.

• Visible leadership role with direct interaction with firm partners and executive leadership.
• Opportunity to influence firm operations, processes, and future growth initiatives.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that emphasizes mentorship and professional development.
• Diverse client base offering exposure to multiple industries and business environments.
• Clear path for continued advancement and expanded leadership responsibilities.

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Indianapolis, IN, US