Audit Manager​/Principal

BGM offers entrepreneurs, business owners, organizations, and individuals a wide range of advisory, audit, accounting, and tax services to meet business and personal needs.

We go beyond solving problems—we anticipate needs, provide insight, and uncover opportunities. Our team partners with clients across a wide range of industries to deliver meaningful results.

BGM is seeking an experienced Audit Manager or Principal to lead our Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit practice while managing financial statement audits and complex technical audit engagements throughout the year.

This role is ideal for a technically strong audit leader who has managed EBP audits from planning through issuance, enjoys developing others, and wants to take ownership of a key service area. The mix of EBP, financial statement, and technical audit work will vary based on client needs, capacity, and time of year.

• Lead and develop BGM’s Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit practice, including engagement oversight, processes, quality, and team guidance
• Independently manage EBP audits from planning through final reporting, including applicable ERISA and DOL requirements
• Lead financial statement audits and complex technical audit engagements based on workload and seasonal needs
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, staffing, budgets, timelines, workpaper review, and deliverables
• Serve as a technical resource on accounting and auditing standards and complex engagement matters
• Help improve audit methodology, documentation, technology, and quality management processes
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors through review, training, and feedback
• Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with firm leadership on engagement and practice priorities
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow EBP audit services
• Stay current on changes to audit standards, accounting guidance, and EBP requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including engagement leadership
• Active CPA license required
• Demonstrated experience independently leading EBP audits from planning through completion
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable EBP, ERISA, and DOL requirements
• Experience managing financial statement audits and resolving complex audit issues
• Proven ability to coach team members, manage multiple engagements, and build client relationships
• Twin Cities-based with ability to work with our Bloomington team
• Preferred: experience as an audit technical administrator, audit software administrator, or firm technical resource
• Compensation: $130,000–$165,000 annually, depending on experience and level (Manager or Principal).

• Make an Impact. We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position.
• Rest and Relaxation. 18 days paid time off, 8 paid holidays,
• Health Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company contribution, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance.
• Give back. Get paid to give your time to the community:ask us about this!
• Educational Benefits.
  
  Whether you are studying for your CPA, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses.
• Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. At BGM We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive…