Audit Manager

Talnt; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking an Audit Manager to own key client relationships, lead complex engagements from planning to issuance, and drive growth across the practice.

You will mentor Seniors and Staff, manage budgets and deadlines, and advise clients on GAAP/GAAS, internal controls, and strategic issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience.
• Current Audit Manager or Senior ready to step into Manager-level responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA preferred.
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Proven experience managing engagements, budgets, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Ability to review complex financial statements and provide clear technical direction.
• Executive presence and ability to communicate with senior client leadership.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals and developing talent.
• Exposure to SOX, SOC, internal controls, or advisory services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through issuance.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships with CFOs and senior management.
• Understand client business and advise on accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Oversee engagement strategy, risk assessment, and audit execution.
• Review financial statements, disclosures, and engagement documentation.
• Manage budgets, staffing, deadlines, and profitability.
• Identify issues early, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations.
• Research and apply GAAP/GAAS guidance; lead and develop staff.
• Expand client relationships and opportunities for additional services.
• Contribute to practice development, recruiting, and broader growth.

Skills

Engagement management

Client relationship building

Budgeting & scheduling

Staff coaching

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Leadership presence

Communication with executives

Audit methodology

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's 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
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitability
• Identify issues early, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership
• Research and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting and auditing guidance
• Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating clear accountability across engagement teams
• Make staffing and delegation decisions that balance development opportunities with engagement efficiency
• 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
• Proven experience managing engagements, budgets, deadlines, and multiple client relationships simultaneously
• 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
• Demonstrated success developing, mentoring, and retaining junior professionals
• Experience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market organizations, or a diverse client portfolio is valuable
• Exposure to SOX, SOC, internal audit, transaction-related work, technical accounting, or other advisory services is a plus
• Commercial mindset with an interest in expanding relationships and contributing to practice growth

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.