Audit & Assurance Manager

Talnt; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Flexible summer schedule

CPA and continuing education reimburse

Job summary

Talnt in Colorado Springs seeks an Audit & Assurance Manager to lead engagements end-to-end, from planning through issuance, partnering with CFOs and senior leaders. You will guide Seniors and Staff, apply GAAP/GAAS, and manage engagement economics across multiple client relationships.

You will also help develop the team, strengthen client trust, and contribute to the growth of the practice while navigating a hybrid in-office schedule in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audits and assurance engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and issuance.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships with CFOs and senior management.
• Understand business drivers behind financial statements and advise on accounting matters.
• Lead engagement strategy, risk assessment, and audit execution.
• Review statements, workpapers, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and profitability.
• Identify issues early and communicate recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff on engagements.
• Drive practice development and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Leadership

Engagement management

Client relationships

GAAP/GAAS

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

You know how to run an audit. What if your next role gave you the room to shape what happens beyond it?

This Audit & Assurance Manager opportunity puts you closer to the clients, the decisions, and the people you lead. You'll own key relationships, guide complex engagements from planning through issuance, develop Seniors and Staff, and work with firm leadership on the issues clients bring to the table throughout the year.

The package includes a $145,000 to $165,000 annual salary plus bonus,

• comprehensive benefits
• generous PTO and holidays
• a flexible summer schedule
• CPA and continuing education reimbursement

The listed hybrid arrangement is 2 to 3 days in office in Colorado Springs.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior management
• Understand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters
• Lead engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issues
• Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit quality
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitability
• Identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership
• Research and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting and auditing guidance
• Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating clear accountability across engagement teams
• Make staffing and delegation decisions that balance professional development with engagement efficiency
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and introduce additional assurance, accounting, and advisory services
• Participate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, and other efforts that contribute to the growth of the firm
• Become a resource clients rely on throughout the year—not simply when the audit starts

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
• Current Audit Manager experience or demonstrated experience operating at the Manager level
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology
• Proven experience leading engagements from planning through issuance
• Experience managing engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, realization, and multiple client relationships simultaneously
• Ability to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teams
• Confidence working directly with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and other senior client leadership
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and reviewing the work of Seniors and Staff
• Experience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market companies, or a diverse client portfolio is valuable

Why this one is worth a conversation:

You've already proven you can deliver the work. Here, you can build the kind of practice and client relationships you want to be known for, with a stronger voice in how engagements run and how your team grows.