Assurance Senior Manager

Windham Brannon; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Brannon is seeking an experienced audit leader to oversee planning, risk assessment, and execution of GAAP-compliant audits. You will build strong client relationships, guide associates, and ensure adherence to firm methodologies while contributing to proposals and new opportunities.

The role emphasizes mentoring, high ethical standards, and delivering high-quality financial statements across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience with multiple industries including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, professional services, NFP, real estate, and employee benefit plans.
• Prior experience managing audit engagements.
• Strong analytical, technical research and project management skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with clients and firm associates.
• Lead and oversee planning, risk assessment, design, and execution of audit procedures, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Delegate responsibilities with clear expectations, training, and monitoring.
• Deliver strong quality control by following internal audit methodologies and external requirements.
• Coach and develop associates and seniors.
• Participate in training and developmental opportunities.
• Develop client relationships to identify new opportunities for Windham Brannon and participate in client presentations and proposals.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit oversight

Audit engagement management

Client relationship skills

Analytical skills

Education

CPA

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA or Chattanooga, TN

Employment Type: Full-time, partially remote

About the Company

Windham Brannon is a recognized leader in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients nationally and globally.

What You Will Do

• Develop effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
• Lead and provide oversight for the planning and risk assessment, design, and execution of audit procedures, and issuance of financial statements that comply with GAAP
• Effectively delegate responsibility by providing clear expectations and instructions, along with appropriate training and monitoring
• Deliver strong quality control by ensuring compliance with internal audit methodologies and external requirements
• Coach and develop associates and seniors
• Participate in training and developmental opportunities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with clients and prospects to identify new opportunities for Windham Brannon or additional service opportunities to clients, as appropriate.
• Participate in client presentations, prospect meetings, and proposals.

What You Bring

• Required: CPA
• Required: 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards
• Experience working with clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, professional services, NFP, real estate, and employee benefit plans
• Prior experience managing audit engagements
• Strong analytical, technical research, and project management skills
• Strong character traits of integrity, objectivity, and a high standard of ethics