Audit & Assurance Manager: Lead Engagements & Develop Talent

Jak + Co.; Falcon Heights (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Profit sharing 401k

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Job summary

Jak + Co. is seeking an A&A Manager responsible for multiple audit and accounting engagements, staffing, and client coordination. The role requires leadership, engagement planning, and staff development within a dynamic, client-focused environment.

You will supervise engagements, prepare engagement letters, monitor budgets, and ensure quality of financial statements and tax notes. Travel and overtime during peak seasons are possible.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting with progression in audit/accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Business and individual tax knowledge is desired (not required)
• A current and valid CPA license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of an audit, review, or compilation engagement, plan engagements, budget time and expenses, and monitor performance.
• Supervise engagements and staff assignments; train staff and review work papers.
• Maintain client contact and knowledge of client’s business throughout the year.
• Plan, schedule, and staff engagements per firm policies; assign work based on staff capabilities.
• Prepare engagement letters for partner approval and review internal controls.
• Monitor engagement budgets and review financial statements, notes, and tax returns for discussion with client.
• Provide mentorship and performance reviews; develop staff; participate in community presence and firm relations.

Skills

Audit exposure

English communication

CPA license desired

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Job description

Jak + Co. is seeking an A&A Manager responsible for multiple audit and accounting engagements, staffing, and client coordination. The role requires leadership, engagement planning, and staff development within a dynamic, client-focused environment.

You will supervise engagements, prepare engagement letters, monitor budgets, and ensure quality of financial statements and tax notes. Travel and overtime during peak seasons are possible.