Audit Manager

Beech Valley Solutions; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Valley Solutions in Dublin, Ohio seeks an experienced External Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through completion, delivering exceptional client service and developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with five+ years of public accounting experience, strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge, and proven mentoring, supervision, and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Five or more years of public accounting experience.
• Significant experience leading audit engagements and supervising professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience using audit software, assurance applications, and accounting research tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, client relationship, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements through planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up while ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors, providing ongoing feedback and development.
• Evaluate and strengthen clients’ internal control environments and financial reporting processes.
• Apply GAAP and GAAS to complex accounting and auditing matters and resolve technical issues through research and consultation.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management communications, and audit committee presentations.
• Plan engagement staffing, budgets, timelines, and monitor project performance against budget.
• Manage client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the engagement.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships, networking, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Oversee engagement profitability, including billing, collections, and scope management.

Skills

Audit management

Leadership

Client relationship

Project management

GAAP/GAAS

Mentoring

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA

Tools

Audit software

Assurance applications

Accounting research tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced External Audit Manager for a hybrid position based in Dublin, Ohio with an established regional CPA & accounting advisory firm. In this role, you will lead audit engagements from planning through completion while delivering exceptional client service and developing high-performing teams. You will oversee engagement execution, ensure compliance with professional standards, advise clients on complex accounting matters, and contribute to business development and practice growth. The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with strong public accounting experience, technical expertise, and a passion for mentoring others.

What You’ll Do

• Lead audit engagements through planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up while ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors, providing ongoing feedback and development.
• Evaluate and strengthen clients’ internal control environments and financial reporting processes.
• Apply GAAP and GAAS to complex accounting and auditing matters and resolve technical issues through research and consultation.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management communications, and audit committee presentations.
• Plan engagement staffing, budgets, timelines, and monitor project performance against budget.
• Manage client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the engagement.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships, networking, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Oversee engagement profitability, including billing, collections, and scope management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Five or more years of public accounting experience.
• Significant experience leading audit engagements and supervising professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience using audit software, assurance applications, and accounting research tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, client relationship, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality client service.

Nice to Have

• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience presenting to audit committees or boards.
• Experience with audit efficiency tools, statistical sampling, or computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Business development and practice growth experience.