Audit Manager

HLB Gross Collins, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Well-Being Benefits

Culture of integrity

Flexible schedule

Dress for Your Day

Community service initiatives

Job summary

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. in Atlanta is seeking an Audit Manager with extensive public accounting experience to lead engagements and strengthen client relationships. You will plan, supervise, and review audits, reviews, and compilations while mentoring staff and coordinating with partners.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA, has 5–12 years of experience, demonstrates GAAP/GAAS proficiency, and can travel up to 20% to serve diverse clients. This role offers a collaborative, high‑integrity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 5–12 years of public accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of team lead or in-charge experience.
• Active CPA license.
• Strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge and audit project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and perform audits, reviews, and compilations across client engagements.
• Coordinate with partners, assign staff, and manage timelines.
• Mentor staff and develop client relationships.
• Stay current with auditing standards and industry developments.
• Engage in networking and business development activities.

Skills

CPA License

Audit leadership

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Atlanta-based full service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for over fifty years. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax, auditing and assurance, business consulting, valuation, estate and personal financial planning, and international services. Clients receive personalized service from a highly responsive team of professionals who have a wealth of financial knowledge and expertise to help make their businesses succeed.

Through its affiliation with HLB International, the world’s 12th largest international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, HLB Gross Collins P.C. offers seamless service to meet its clients’ needs anywhere in the world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Audit Manager with comprehensive audit experience to join our firm at the Atlanta office. Audit Managers will be working with other members of our audit practice to develop and strengthen client relationships. Audit Managers will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, and supervision of multiple client engagements; including conducting audit and/or consulting engagements. We ensure that our audit personnel are kept up to date on current audit practices and changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and performs audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Responsible for all phases of an engagement from planning to issuance of financial statements, ensuring firm’s quality control procedures are followed
• Coordinates with partners on progress of engagements; brings recommended solutions and takes timely action on communications with the client, staffing requirements, job planning, scheduling, and other matters
• Delegates work to team effectively and provides mentoring to staff on an ongoing basis
• Develops an understanding of the client's industry and recognizes key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client’s business and assesses impact on current year audit engagements
• Actively involved in networking activities and maintains contact with business peers
• Supports management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and brings that support to the team
• Assists in any other tasks as requested
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the year, depending on clients

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 5-12 years of experience in a public accounting firm or related experience
• Minimum of 3 years of team lead or in-charge experience supervising and training staff
• Active CPA License
• Excellent analytical, research, and audit project management skills; including proficiency in GAAP and GAAS rules, procedures, and standards
• Experience conducting financial statement attestation engagements
• Ability to work independently and with a team, and take responsibility for engagements
• Effective multitasker, able to organize multiple engagements and teams
• Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence

Benefits We Offer

• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-Being and Wellness Benefits
• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Flexible Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.