Audit Manager -

Job Juncture; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Audit Manager for a progressive regional CPA firm in the Los Angeles area. Hybrid work from home and office, relocation assistance available. Fast track to Director/Partnership with a strong emphasis on work–life balance.

Responsibilities include managing multiple audits, maintaining client relationships, budgeting, and staff supervision while contributing to business development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years of experience in public accounting.
• Current CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audits or reviews across multiple engagements.
• Maintain year-round client contact and cultivate relationships.
• Flag developments to Director/Partner and propose solutions.
• Schedule engagements and monitor progress.
• Create and track budgets; explain overruns and seek change orders.
• Review financial statements and client deliverables.
• Direct, train, supervise, and evaluate staff accountants.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs a generalist Audit Manager. Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work from both home and office environment. May base in either our West Los Angeles or Woodland Hills offices. Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Manages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
• Appraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
• Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
• Reviewing financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least five years of experience in public accounting
• Holds a current and valid CPA’s license.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Preferred Industry Focus:
  • Manufacturing & Technology: Strong audit background serving clients within the manufacturing and technology sectors, with a solid understanding of industry-specific operational models, revenue streams, and inventory/costing considerations.
  • Consumer Products: Hands-on experience executing financial statement audits for consumer products, retail, or distribution companies.
• Preferred Technical Accounting Proficiency: Demonstrated experience auditing or applying technical accounting guidance in the following areas:
  • Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): In-depth knowledge of evaluating multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
  • Leases (ASC 842): Direct experience auditing lease portfolios, including balance sheet recognition, discount rate evaluations, and practical expedients.
  • Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718): Proficiency in reviewing equity awards, valuation models, grant-date fair value assessments, and stock option accounting.
  • Complex Debt & Financial Instruments: Familiarity with auditing complex debt arrangements, convertible instruments, debt modifications vs. extinguishments, embedded derivatives, and debt covenant compliance.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.
• Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.