Audit Manager

Talnt; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking an Audit Manager to join its growing public accounting and advisory team in Denver. You will own key client relationships, lead engagements from planning through issuance, and influence the practice with strong leadership and advisory capabilities.

You will manage complex audits, supervise teams, and collaborate with firm leadership to drive client outcomes and growth. CPA is preferred and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting
• Ability to lead engagement teams with clear direction
• Excellent communication with senior client leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through issuance
• Serve as primary client contact with CFOs and senior management
• Advise on accounting, reporting, internal controls and operations
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, and audit execution
• Review financial statements and engagement docs
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships
• Contribute to practice development and recruiting
• Be a trusted resource throughout the year

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Engagement leadership

Audit methodology

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Most Audit Manager opportunities revolve around managing engagements and getting through busy season. This one gives you a much bigger seat at the table.

A growing public accounting and advisory firm is looking to add an Audit Manager to its team. This is an opportunity for someone who has already proven they can run engagements and is ready for more influence across clients, people, and the broader practice.

You'll own key client relationships, lead complex engagements from planning through issuance, develop the next generation of talent, and work directly with firm leadership on the issues that matter most to clients.

This isn't about becoming a better project manager. It's about becoming a stronger advisor, leader, and ultimately someone who helps drive the practice forward.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior management
• Understand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issues
• Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit quality
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce additional assurance, accounting, and advisory services
• Participate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, and other efforts that help grow the broader firm
• Become a trusted resource clients call throughout the year—not simply when the audit starts

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
• Current Audit Manager experience or a high-performing Senior ready to step into Manager-level responsibility
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology
• Ability to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teams
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate confidently with senior client leadership

Why this one is worth a conversation:

At a lot of firms, making Manager means you inherit more engagements, more review notes, and more responsibility without materially changing your seat at the table.

This team is looking for something different.

They want someone who can own relationships, develop people, influence client strategy, and become increasingly involved in the growth of the practice—not spend the next several years buried in engagement management.

If you've already proven you can run the work and you're ready for a platform that lets you build beyond it, I'd be happy to share more confidentially.