Associate Audit Manager

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

CPA reimbursement and bonus programme

annual in-house CPE training

flexible and hybrid work arrangements

fun firm/team events

free onsite parking

access to our in-house fitness centre

Job summary

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors is seeking an Associate Manager to lead audits and assurance engagements in a hybrid Saint Paul location. You will plan, supervise, review, and finalize engagements, while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel analysis and efficient project delivery. You will guide staff through engagements, provide constructive feedback, and help develop future leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment.
• Active CPA licence or working towards completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, review, and complete engagements to meet quality standards.
• Guide staff, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to proposals.
• Assist with engagement management and staff mentoring.
• Additional hours required from January through April 15.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Real estate clients

Nonprofit organisations experience

Engagement Manager experience

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA licence or pursuing

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

Who We Are

At Mahoney, we have a passion for precision by going beyond completing necessary tasks to deliver financial peace of mind. Our Assurance Solutions Team helps clients stay compliant, avoid surprises, and strengthens their financial reporting through targeted improvements. We perform a wide range of specialized audits, including HUD audits, employee benefit plans, and single audits.

Located just outside downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River, Mahoney has been recognised multiple times by Accounting Today, StarTribune, and Twin Cities Business Magazine as a top workplace. Since 1989, we\'ve provided comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, real estate developers, and nonprofit organisations.

What You\'ll Do

As an Associate Manager, you play a central role in delivering high-quality engagements from start to finish. You will help plan, supervise, review, and complete engagements while ensuring project runs efficiently and meets the firm\'s standards for quality and accuracy.

As the role advances, your technical skills are applied more strategically. Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g. advanced pivot tables, pivot charts, data modelling, dynamic arrays, lookup functions, logical formulas, and aggregation formulas) support large-scale data analysis, financial report creation and management, and the automation of tasks that enhance accuracy and efficiency. As your master deepens, you\'ll use that expertise to refine staff work and elevate their technical skills. You\'ll also apply this knowledge to more complex issues, resolving nuanced challenges, and reinforcing the firm\'s approach to delivering reliable results.

You will guide staff through their work, provide clear and constructive feedback, support their development as they advance in their careers. This mentorship helps shape strong future leaders, and your insight becomes a trusted resource for your team.

Your work also extends to building and fortifying client relationships. You will develop new contact, nurture existing partnerships, and recognise opportunities to expand the services we provide. Collaboration is key, and the role contributes to proposal preparation that reflects client goals and the firm\'s capabilities.

Additional work hours are required from January through April 15th.

Required Education & Skills

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined above
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment

Preferred Education & Skills

• Active CPA licence or working towards completion
• Experience in Real Estate clients and/or nonprofit organisations
• Prior experience with Engagement Manager and CCH Axcess

What We Provide

Our leadership embraces a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous growth. We firmly believe that this mindset is essential for providing exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close-knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Mahoney offers a range of unique benefits to our staff.

• firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• CPA reimbursement and bonus programme
• annual in-house CPE training
• flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• fun firm/team events
• free onsite parking
• access to our in-house fitness centre

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary from $84,000 to $105,000. You will be eligible for annual bonuses and profit-sharing with immediate vesting, based on individual performance and the firm\'s overall success.

Mahoney does not accept resumes from third-party vendors.