Audit Manager

SHR Talent is partnering with a regional CPA Firm located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl and Gainesville, FL in its search for a skilled and experienced Audit Manager. The Audit Manager will lead and execute internal and external audit engagements across financial, operational, and compliance areas to strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. This Audit Manager role requires hands-on experience with SOX testing, financial statement audits, GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and strong leadership to guide audit teams, liaise with senior leadership, and deliver actionable findings.

Ideal candidates will have experience in corporate/internal audit or public accounting (Big Four or regional firms), proven project management skills, and proficiency with audit tools (ACL/IDEA, Excel) and ERP systems. This position is based in Ponte Vedra Beach and Gainesville, FL and offers opportunities to influence enterprise risk management, continuous improvement, and strategic compliance initiatives.

• Plan, manage, and execute risk-based internal audit engagements
• Lead SOX control testing, documentation, remediation tracking, and quarterly reporting
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff; assign tasks, review work papers, and provide performance feedback
• Coordinate external audit activities and act as primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Evaluate internal controls, identify control gaps, and recommend practical remediation and process improvements
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with risk-rated findings and present results to management and audit committees
• Develop annual audit plans based on enterprise risk assessments and stakeholder input
• Utilize data analytics and audit software to increase audit coverage and efficiency
• Ensure audits comply with professional standards and company policies
• Track corrective action implementation and follow-up on open issues to closure

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Master’s degree or Master's of Business Administration (MBA), preferred
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive audit experience (internal audit or public accounting); management or senior-level experience preferred
• Demonstrated SOX 404 experience and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Strong technical skills with audit tools such as ACL/IDEA, advanced Excel, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Net Suite
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
• Experience with risk assessment, compliance programs, and control design/remediation
• Ability to travel between Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Gainesville, FL as required