Audit & Assurance Manager - Midmarket focus

Oliver James Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality and compliance for a diverse portfolio. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships, guiding junior staff, and applying technical accounting knowledge to improve processes.

If you are a proactive leader with CPA licensure and 5+ years in public accounting, this is an excellent next step in your career.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed or pursuing licensure.
• 5+ years in public accounting with external audit.
• Experience leading engagements and managing clients.
• Strong accounting knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage client relationships and provide insights on accounting and financial reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify risks to improve processes.
• Work with a diverse client base across industries.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relations

External audit

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA licensure

Job description

Our client, a leading public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of client engagements, develop strong client relationships, and lead high-performing teams across a diverse portfolio of businesses and industries.

Our Client | Public Accounting

The Opportunity

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and providing practical insights on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff, supporting their professional growth and progression.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements to business processes and financial reporting.
• Work with a diverse client base across multiple industries, offering exposure to a variety of business models, accounting challenges, and technical matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver a high-quality, client-focused service.

About You

• CPA licensed or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, with a strong background in external audit.
• Experience leading engagements and managing client relationships.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, communication skills, and a commercial mindset.
• A proactive leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and building lasting client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where you can broaden your industry exposure, take ownership of client engagements, and continue developing as a leader. With a varied client portfolio and opportunities for professional progression, this role offers an excellent platform for your next career move.

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