Audit Manager

CFS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

CFS in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Audit Manager on a partnership-track, offering a clear path to equity leadership within an established public accounting practice. You will lead a robust audit portfolio, mentor staff, and serve as the primary client contact, with no business development or sales requirements tied to advancement, while collaborating with an international client base.

The role demands high integrity, strong communication, and the ability to drive quality engagements on

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience.
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing teams.
• Experience with a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm preferred.
• German language skills are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage, mentor, and develop audit professionals at multiple levels.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients.
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the local audit practice.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Support the development and growth of the audit team and practice.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Client relations

Communication

mentoring

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Engage/Access

Job description

Senior Audit Manager – Partnership Track

$150,000–$160,000 + Bonus | Direct Hire | Cincinnati, OH

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take on a leadership role with a clear path to Partnership? This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established and growing public accounting practice, lead a strong audit portfolio, and make a meaningful impact without being required to focus on business development or sales.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Realistic path to Partnership supported by established succession planning
• No business development or sales requirements tied to advancement
• Lead an established $2.5M audit portfolio within a specialized market
• High visibility and leadership opportunity within a growing Cincinnati-area practice
• Work with an international client base with U.S. operations
• Competitive salary of $150,000–$160,000 + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing audit team
• Play a key role in the continued growth and success of the local practice

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning through completion
• Manage, mentor, and develop audit professionals at multiple levels
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the local audit practice
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Support the development and growth of the audit team and practice

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of public accounting experience
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing teams
• Experience with a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm preferred
• CCH Engage/Access experience preferred
• International or cross-border client experience is a plus
• German language skills are a plus, but not required
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

The Bottom Line

If you're a seasoned audit leader looking for greater responsibility, meaningful leadership, and a genuine opportunity to reach Partnership, this role offers an uncommon combination of established business, strong client relationships, and long-term career potential.