Audit Manager - Middle Market

A growing public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements for privately held and middle-market companies across a variety of industries. This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships, oversee engagement execution, mentor staff, and serve as a key advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in audit and assurance services, experience managing multiple client engagements, and the ability to develop high-performing teams.

This position provides broad exposure to privately held businesses, professional services organizations, technology companies, and other growth-oriented enterprises.

• Manage and oversee audit, review, compilation, and agreed-upon procedure engagements for privately held businesses.
• Lead engagement planning, risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, and project execution.
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the engagement process.
• Identify accounting, operational, and internal control risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Review work performed by audit staff and seniors while ensuring quality and adherence to professional standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members through ongoing feedback and technical guidance.
• Assist clients with accounting and reporting matters while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Monitor engagement economics, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments impacting clients.
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships.
• Participate in firm initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and practice growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required or actively pursuing certification.
• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience leading audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance engagements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience serving privately held and middle-market businesses.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Excel.

This role can be based in Long Island, NYC, or South Florida.