Audit Manager

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Profit-sharing plan contributions

401(k)-match plan

Paid parental leave

Generous holiday and PTO pay

Annual ski/camping trip

Black-tie holiday party

Quarterly departmental mixers (travel)

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in the United States seeks an Audit Manager to oversee several audit engagements for diverse clients, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. You will plan, budget, staff, and review engagement deliverables while guiding staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency in US GAAP, and timely communication with Partners and clients. MBA is a plus; CPA is required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience in audit.
• 2+ years in a managerial role within public accounting.
• Experience attracting, hiring, retaining, and managing multiple audit teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• MBA or advanced business degree a plus.
• Experience serving both for-profit and not-for-profit clients preferred.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, deadlines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Strong technical foundation in audit methodology, US GAAP, and internal controls.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex audit and accounting matters.
• Ability to use firm technology and MS Office tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, client service, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and drive the success of multiple engagements.
• Understand technical accounting related to audits, reviews, and compilations; assist on special projects as needed.
• Attract, develop, mentor, and retain top talent.
• Serve as primary liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams.
• Develop deep knowledge of clients' businesses, industries, risks, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and train engagement teams with timely feedback.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and internal controls communications for quality and accuracy.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, realization, and client expectations.
• Maintain timely communication with clients and teams regarding status and deadlines.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and promote new services.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends affecting US GAAP and firm standards.
• Develop an understanding of client's business and become a functional expert.
• Participate in management meetings to plan work allocation and training.
• Support ongoing development of engagement teams.

Skills

CPA Designation

Public Accounting

Managerial experience

Audit team leadership

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Client relations

Budgeting & scheduling

Technology literacy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

MBA or advanced business degree a plus

Job description

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title: Audit Manager

Department: Audit & Accounting

Position Overview

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing multiple audit and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, including both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This role oversees engagement planning, execution, budgeting, staffing, technical review, client communication, and completion of engagement deliverables.

The Audit Manager serves as the primary liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams, while developing staff, maintaining strong client relationships, and helping ensure engagements are completed in accordance with firm standards and applicable professional requirements.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• CPA Designation.
• Minimum 6+ years recent Public Accounting experience in an established Audit practice.
• Minimum of 2+ years recent experience working in a managerial role within public accounting.
• A successful record of attracting, hiring, retaining, and managing multiple audit teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.
• MBA or other advanced business degree a plus.
• Experience serving both for-profit and not-for-profit clients preferred.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, deadlines, budgets, and client service expectations.
• Strong technical foundation in audit methodology, financial reporting / US GAAP, and internal controls.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex audit and accounting matters.
• Ability to use firm technology, including audit, research, workflow, data analysis, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, client service, and relationship-building skills.

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

• Directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Understanding technical accounting related to performing audits, reviews, and compilation engagements. May assist with forensic accounting, consulting, or special projects as needed.
• Attracting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top talent.
• Serves as the primary day-to-day liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams.
• Develops strong knowledge of clients' businesses, industries, risks, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops engagement teams, providing timely feedback, coaching, and on-the-job training.
• Reviews audit workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, internal control communications, and other client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Manages engagement budgets, timelines, staffing needs, realization, and client expectations while providing a high level of client satisfaction.
• Maintains timely communication with clients, Partners, and engagement teams regarding engagement status, open items, technical matters, and deadlines.
• Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise.
• Identifying ''cross selling'' business to other practices, promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and latest developments as they affect US GAAP and the Firm's standards and policies.
• Developing an understanding of client's business and becoming a ''functional expert'' in the area.
• Participating in management meetings to plan for work allocation, training, and other departmental events.
• Supervising the engagement team and providing on-the-job training and feedback.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Profit-sharing plan contributions
• 401(k)-match plan
• Paid parental leave
• Generous holiday and PTO pay
• Annual ski/camping trip
• Black-tie holiday party
• Quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included)
• Paid continuing education

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.