Audit Manager

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Mission Hires is partnering with a top Jacksonville, FL-based public accounting firm (50 employees) to hire a high-level Audit/Assurance Manager. The firm serves several hundred clients across industries including construction, healthcare, and professional services, with revenues ranging from $1M to $50M. This leader will manage and execute audits, reviews, and compilations, including employee benefit plan audits, ensuring high-quality assurance delivery across a diverse client portfolio.

• Lead, plan, and execute financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations across multiple industries (construction, healthcare, professional services, etc.)
• Manage engagement life cycles: risk assessment, scoping, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Oversee and review work papers to ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm quality standards
• Conduct and manage employee benefit plan audits (e.g., 401(k), pension), including testing and reporting
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff; delegate tasks and perform timely reviews
• Serve as primary client contact; maintain strong relationships and provide proactive advisory insights
• Identify accounting, internal control, and process issues; propose practical, value-add recommendations
• Coordinate with tax and advisory teams to deliver integrated client service
• Ensure timely delivery of client deliverables and manage multiple concurrent engagements
• Stay current with accounting and auditing standards; contribute to continuous improvement and firm best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s in Accounting/related field is a plus)
• CPA license strongly preferred; alternatively, 5–7+ years of outstanding public accounting audit/assurance experience without CPA
• 5+ years of progressive assurance/audit experience in public accounting, including supervising teams
• Hands‑on experience with audits, reviews, and compilations across small to mid‑market clients ($1M–$50M revenue)
• Experience auditing employee benefit plans
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS; familiarity with internal controls and risk‑based audit methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining quality
• Excellent client communication, relationship management, and project management skills
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); ability to learn firm tools quickly
• Located in or able to work in/relocate to the Jacksonville, FL area (or within reasonable commuting distance)
• Salary up to $140K for top candidates (CPA required at this level)
• Performance‑based raises with potential to exceed $140K
• Hours capped at 55 per week
  , with any additional hours fully paid
• Fridays are flex days (work from home or half days) for 8 months of the year (May–Dec)
• Medical insurance included; employer covers 70%
• HSA included
• Fast promotion path to Senior Manager and Partner
• Excellent company culture with strong advancement opportunities

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting