Assurance Manager: Lead Audits & Shape Client Success

Smith & Howard; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard, a leading accounting and advisory firm based in Atlanta, seeks an Assurance Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through completion. You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality deliverables, and serve as a trusted client advisor while driving firm growth and client satisfaction.

Requirements include CPA license, 5–12 years of public accounting, degree in accounting/finance, GAAP knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Plan, manage, and oversee complex audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise, delegate, review, and mentor staff while fostering professional growth.
• CPA license required; 5–12 years of public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion with high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and oversee engagement performance.
• Collaborate across departments to identify opportunities and drive firm growth.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith + Howard, a leading accounting and advisory firm based in Atlanta, seeks an Assurance Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through completion. You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality deliverables, and serve as a trusted client advisor while driving firm growth and client satisfaction.

Requirements include CPA license, 5–12 years of public accounting, degree in accounting/finance, GAAP knowledge, and strong communication.