Audit Manager​/Partner Track

Location: Syracuse, New York preferred; qualified Rochester, New York candidates will also be considered

Base Salary: $90,000–$125,000, based on experience

Additional Compensation: Production-based incentive compensation

Evans & Bennett, LLP has served Central New York for more than 75 years. We are entering a deliberate period of leadership transition that creates a rare opportunity for an experienced public-accounting professional to help shape the firm’s next generation.

We are seeking an Audit Manager who is ready for more than another engagement-management position. This role is designed for someone who wants a clearer path to advancement, greater access to firm leadership and the opportunity to influence how a successful, locally owned CPA firm evolves.

Our next generation will combine Evans & Bennett’s established client relationships, deep community roots and longstanding reputation with a progressive approach to technology, client service, staff development and firm operations. We are looking for a builder who wants to lead people, strengthen client relationships and help determine what comes next.

The Audit Manager will manage audits, reviews and compilations for privately held and family-owned businesses, manufacturers, broker-dealers, professional service organizations, non-profits and employee benefit plans.

The successful candidate will oversee engagements from planning through issuance, serve as a primary client contact and develop members of the professional staff. The position provides a clear and intentional path to partnership for someone who demonstrates the technical ability, judgment, leadership and relationship-management skills required to become an owner of the firm.

Candidates are not expected to bring an existing book of business. The opportunity is centered on serving established Evans & Bennett clients and assuming increasing client, team and firm-leadership responsibilities.

• Plan, manage and review audits, reviews and compilations in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Oversee engagement planning, fieldwork, financial-statement preparation, reporting and issuance.
• Review work papers, financial statements, disclosures and required client communications.
• Manage engagement staffing, budgets, deadlines, billing, realization and overall progress.
• Serve as a primary client contact and communicate accounting matters and recommendations clearly.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff and senior accountants.
• Provide timely performance feedback and support the development of the professional team.
• Research accounting and auditing matters and remain current on changes in GAAP, GAAS and related standards.
• Participate in firm training, quality-management and process-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in tax or advisory work based on the candidate’s experience and interests.

• At least five years of progressive public-accounting experience
  , primarily in audit and assurance.
• Experience managing or substantially leading audits, reviews and compilations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred. Candidates who have completed the CPA examination, are awaiting licensure or are making substantial progress toward licensure may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and financial-statement reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines and client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop professional staff.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to high‑quality client service.
• Desire and demonstrated potential to advance into firm leadership and partnership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with CCH Engagement is a plus.

The base salary for this position is $90,000–$125,000
, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is also eligible for production-based incentive compensation in addition to base salary.

Benefits include:

• Firm-paid Gold-level individual health insurance coverage
• Group term life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, PTO and holidays
• Reduced summer hours
• Firm-paid continuing professional education
• CPA license and professional‑membership reimbursement
• Relocation advance or reimbursement of up to $3,000
• Retirement-plan eligibility and employer matching contributions after one full year of service, with January 1 entry
• Student‑loan payment reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually after one full year of service, with May 1 entry
• Direct access to firm leadership and a genuine path toward partnership

Evans & Bennett, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.