Audit Manager

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead multiple engagements in Columbus, OH, from planning to completion. You will manage budgets, timelines, and team performance while maintaining client relationships and high-quality deliverables.

The role requires 6+ years of audit experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong technical knowledge. CPA is preferred but not required, with opportunities to pursue certification and advance within a respected CPA

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of audit experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA preferred but not required; candidates pursuing CPA certification are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion with high-quality delivery.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and project performance.
• Coordinate with clients ensuring work meets standards and expectations.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide practical recommendations.
• Review work papers and financial statements for accuracy.
• Coach and develop audit professionals while promoting teamwork.
• Partner with leadership on practice growth and client service initiatives.
• Balance technical audit work with client communication and leadership.
• Support firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Engagement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA in progress (preferred)

Job description

Career Opportunity: Audit Manager in Columbus, OH

Are you an experienced audit professional who enjoys leading client engagements, building strong client relationships, mentoring team members, and serving as a trusted advisor? If you are technically strong, organized, and ready to take ownership of complex audit work while continuing to grow your career, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Our client is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning through completion. This role will oversee engagement execution, manage budgets and timelines, review workpapers and financial statements, support client relationships, mentor audit professionals, and partner with firm leadership on practice growth and client service initiatives. This is a strong opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting expertise, client service, team development, and business leadership within a respected public accounting and advisory environment.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, workflow, and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for client engagements, ensuring work aligns with professional standards and client expectations.
• Build trusted client relationships by identifying risks, addressing challenges, and offering practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Review work papers, financial statements, reports, and other engagement deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Partner with firm leadership on practice development, client service initiatives, and opportunities to expand relationships.
• Balance technical audit responsibilities with client communication, team leadership, project management, and business development activities.
• Support additional audit, client service, leadership, and firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 6 years of audit experience, preferably in public accounting.
• CPA preferred but not required; candidates pursuing CPA certification are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Experience reviewing audit work papers, financial statements, and client deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, business owners, leadership teams, and internal colleagues.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing audit professionals while supporting a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, client needs, and engagement responsibilities in a professional services environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with firm leadership and audit team members.

About the Opportunity:

This confidential opportunity is with a respected CPA and advisory firm known for strong client relationships, collaborative teamwork, and high-quality service. The firm offers a supportive environment where associates can take ownership, contribute ideas, and continue growing their careers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, hands-on audit work, and mentoring others while gaining the support and visibility to keep moving their career forward.