Audit Manager

Aprio; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

CPA support program

Job summary

Aprio is seeking an Audit Manager to lead client engagements across a diverse portfolio. You will oversee multiple audit projects, mentor staff, and partner with firm leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery.

The role offers growth within a fast-growing firm, with a collaborative culture and flexible work options including remote and hybrid arrangements. Active CPA and 5+ years in public accounting are required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, make independent decisions, and work with initiative
• Strong analytical skills related to financial statements and financial information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Experience or developed specialties in retail, franchise, or hospitality industries (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality delivery and timely execution
• Communicate effectively with partners, staff, and clients regarding engagement expectations, status, and key deliverables
• Take an active role in business development efforts, identifying opportunities and contributing to new client growth
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm
• Manage, coach, and develop audit staff, fostering a high-performing and growth-oriented team

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Auditing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking an Audit Manager to lead client engagements and deliver meaningful results across a diverse portfolio of clients. In this role, you will oversee multiple audit projects, cultivate strong client and colleague relationships, and actively contribute to the continued growth of our firm. You will mentor and develop audit staff while partnering closely with firm leadership to ensure the highest quality of service delivery. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at a progressive, fast-growing firm where your expertise and leadership will directly shape client success.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to lead a portfolio of audit engagements across diverse and dynamic industries
• Exposure to firm-level business development and high-impact client relationship management
• Ability to mentor and invest in the growth of the next generation of audit professionals
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that supports your continued advancement and career development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality delivery and timely execution
• Communicate effectively with partners, staff, and clients regarding engagement expectations, status, and key deliverables
• Take an active role in business development efforts, identifying opportunities and contributing to new client growth
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm
• Manage, coach, and develop audit staff, fostering a high-performing and growth-oriented team

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, make independent decisions, and work with initiative
• Strong analytical skills related to financial statements and financial information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Experience or developed specialties in retail, franchise, or hospitality industries (preferred)

$98,500 - $164,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team:Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.