Audit Engagement Lead — Flexible, Client-Focused Leader

McClintock & Associates; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling with work-from-⁠at

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Year-end bonuses

Student loan repayment program

Charitable match program

Free parking

Health & dental & vision & life

Job summary

McClintock & Associates, a Pittsburgh-based CPA firm, is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead engagements and mentor staff. You will oversee financial statement audits from planning through completion and serve as a trusted client contact across engagements.

The role offers opportunities to advance to Manager with increased technical leadership and business development responsibilities, in a culture recognized as a Best Places to Work in multiple years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive audit experience within public accounting, with demonstrated experience leading financial statement audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and reviewing the work of other audit professionals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative, solution-minded approach with an interest in continuing to learn and grow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit software applications.
• Award-Winning Culture – Proudly recognized as a Best Places to Work in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple financial statement audit engagements from planning through issuance, with responsibility for quality, timing, and overall engagement performance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and year-round support.
• Lead, coach, and develop Staff and Senior Accountants, providing meaningful feedback and helping team members grow professionally.
• Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and professional standards.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, and workflow while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and the client experience.
• Work collaboratively with other leaders throughout the firm to solve problems, improve processes, and strengthen how we serve our clients and our people.
• Contribute to department and firm initiatives based on your experience, interests, and level within the organization.
• At the Manager level, take on increased responsibility for technical leadership, strategic firm initiatives, client growth, and business development.
• Model the firm’s Core Values and promote a collaborative, solution-minded culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support clients and the firm.

Skills

Audit leadership

Public accounting

GAAP knowledge

Client relationships

Time management

Communication

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

McClintock & Associates, a Pittsburgh-based CPA firm, is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead engagements and mentor staff. You will oversee financial statement audits from planning through completion and serve as a trusted client contact across engagements.

The role offers opportunities to advance to Manager with increased technical leadership and business development responsibilities, in a culture recognized as a Best Places to Work in multiple years.