Audit Manager

Gursey | Schneider LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Holiday & PTO

Travel stipend

Continuing education

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an Audit Manager to lead multiple audit and accounting engagements for diverse clients, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. You will oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, technical review, and timely delivery of engagements, as the primary liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams.

The successful candidate has a CPA, 6+ years in public accounting, and at least 2 years in a managerial role, with a proven ability to

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 6+ years in public accounting audit.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience attracting, hiring, and managing audit teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Experience with both for-profit and not-for-profit clients preferred.
• Strong budgeting, deadlines, and client service management.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficient with firm technology, audits, research, analytics and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multiple audit engagements end-to-end.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, and technical reviews.
• Serve as liaison between Partners, clients, and teams.
• Develop staff and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure engagements comply with standards and professional requirements.
• Identify and resolve complex audit matters and communicate findings.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration and engagement profitability.
• Keep updated on industry trends and GAAP developments.

Skills

CPA Designation

Public Accounting

Managerial experience

Staff development

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA or other advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

About Us:

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title:

Audit Manager

Department:

Audit & Accounting

Position Overview

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing multiple audit and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, including both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This role oversees engagement planning, execution, budgeting, staffing, technical review, client communication, and completion of engagement deliverables. The Audit Manager serves as the primary liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams, while developing staff, maintaining strong client relationships, and helping ensure engagements are completed in accordance with firm standards and applicable professional requirements.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• CPA Designation
• Minimum 6+ years recent Public Accounting experience in an established Audit practice
• Minimum of 2+ years recent experience working in a managerial role within public accounting
• A successful record of attracting, hiring, retaining, and managing multiple audit teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field
• MBA or other advanced business degree a plus
• Experience serving both for-profit and not-for-profit clients preferred
• Experience managing multiple engagements, deadlines, budgets, and client service expectations
• Strong technical foundation in audit methodology, financial reporting / U.S. GAAP, and internal controls
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex audit and accounting matters
• Ability to use firm technology, including audit, research, workflow, data analysis, and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, project management, client service, and relationship-building skills

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

• Directing and driving the success of multiple engagements
• Understanding technical accounting related to performing audits, reviews, and compilation engagements. May assist with forensic accounting, consulting, or special projects as needed.
• Attracting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top talent
• Serves as the primary day-to-day liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams
• Develops strong knowledge of clients’ businesses, industries, risks, internal controls, and reporting requirements
• Supervises, mentors, and develops engagement teams, providing timely feedback, coaching, and on-the-job training
• Reviews audit workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, internal control communications, and other client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and completion
• Manages engagement budgets, timelines, staffing needs, realization, and client expectations while providing a high level of client satisfaction
• Maintains timely communication with clients, Partners, and engagement teams regarding engagement status, open items, technical matters, and deadlines
• Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise
• Identifying ''cross selling'' business to other practices, promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and latest developments as they affect U.S. GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies
• Developing an understanding of client’s business and becoming a ''functional expert'' in the area
• Participating in management meetings to plan for work allocation, training, and other departmental events
• Supervising the engagement team and providing on-the-job training and feedback

Benefits:

G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, and generous holiday and PTO pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

About Us:

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $130,000 - $165,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, profit sharing and 401(k) match, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, and more.