Audit Manager

Blue & Co., LLC; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue & Co., LLC in Columbus, IN seeks an Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements focused on manufacturing, distribution, and agriculture clients. You will build client relationships, guide engagement teams, and contribute to firm growth.

The role requires CPA, 6+ years of public accounting audit experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work options and local travel are available.

Qualifications

• CPA required to supervise audit engagements.
• Six+ years of audit experience with a public accounting firm.
• Technical focus on manufacturing/distribution and agriculture.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to develop business.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and lead all aspects of assurance engagements.
• Monitor and review work papers.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficiencies, fraud, or non-compliance.
• Provide risk assessments and recommend controls; prepare reports.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to marketing efforts.
• Lead presentations to audit committees or boards.
• Staff development and foster teamwork.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Coaching

Education

CPA certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Audit Manager – Commercial

Full-time Regular-Hybrid/Flexible/Remote

Office Location: Columbus, IN; Seymour, IN

Candidates from IN, IL, KY, TN encouraged to apply.

Blue & Co., LLC is a dynamic and innovative accounting firm that provides growth-committed entrepreneurial clients with accounting and consulting services across multiple industries. We are currently seeking an Audit Manager to join our Southern Indiana practice. Managers are responsible for the overall leadership of Audit team members, ensuring successful completion of client engagements, and business development.

This role will focus on Manufacturing/Distribution and Agriculture clients while gaining exposure to other industries as well.

Position Details:

• Plan, schedule and lead all aspects of assurance engagements. Monitor and review work paper preparation.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Provide risk assessments and recommend controls; prepare financial statements, management letters, and detailed reports on audit findings.
• Build and expand relationships with client and community contacts; contribute to the overall marketing efforts of the firm.
• Take active leadership role in presentations to audit committees or board of directors.
• Staff development; foster teamwork, innovative thinking, and share knowledge.

Position Requirements:

• CPA required.
• Six-plus years of audit experience with a public accounting firm.
• Technical focus on small to mid-size companies primarily in the agriculture and manufacturing/distribution space.
• Proven ability to cultivate client and external contacts as to develop business and contribute to firm/practice growth.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven history of coaching others to success.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; demonstrate a high level of technical competence.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products / applications.
• Ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel

We are responsive. We are caring. We are advocates.

Blue & Co., LLC, ranked as a top Regional CPA firm in the U.S. by Accounting Today. We are an independent firm with 17 offices across six states, and over 600 professionals. Blue & Co. is proud to serve clients in the Construction, Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare, Agribusiness, Financial Services, and Not-for-Profit industries.

We will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Blue is an EOE/AA employer. M/F/D/V. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.