Audit Manager

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession.

Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

The Audit Manager is a key leader within the Audit practice, responsible for delivering high-quality audit and assurance engagements, developing people, and supporting the continued growth of the firm. This role manages engagement teams, oversees budgets and timelines, reviews key work papers and conclusions, resolves issues, and partners with audit leadership to maintain technical excellence and a strong client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, including risk assessment, scope, staffing, and timeline development; align expectations with leadership and the client.

• Manage day-to-day execution across one or more concurrent engagements, including resource allocation, prioritization, and issue resolution.

• Review and approve critical work papers, audit documentation, and engagement conclusions for quality, completeness, and compliance with firm methodology and standards.

• Supervise, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and ensure effective delegation and follow-through.

• Identify and evaluate audit issues and risks; perform and/or oversee advanced analysis and develop supportable recommendations; escalate as needed.

• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, WIP awareness, and on-time delivery; communicate variances and corrective actions.

• Coordinate and support client communications, including status updates, PBC management, and delivery readiness; support relationship maintenance and issue de-escalation.

• Participate in business development activities, networking, and proposal opportunities; identify opportunities to expand services and communicate those opportunities to partners.

• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; assist with implementation across the audit practice.

• Contribute to firm initiatives, process improvements, recruiting efforts, and training programs that strengthen the Audit practice.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• CPA license required (or equivalent active licensure as applicable).

• Experience managing audit engagements and reviewing work papers in a public accounting environment.

• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously and leading client-facing communication (preferred).

• Experience with complex accounting/auditing areas (revenue recognition, business combinations, estimates, internal controls, etc.) (preferred).

• Experience mentoring and developing staff and seniors through structured coaching (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Quick Books Online, Ultra Tax, and Advance Flow.

• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to keep multiple deadlines moving at…