Audit Manager

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing in Modesto, CA is seeking an Accounting & Audit Manager to lead client engagements and supervise teams from planning through completion. You will strengthen client relationships and drive growth for a well-established accounting firm.

The role requires CPA progression, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership with excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality work and value to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 4–6+ years of public accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements from planning through completion
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and deliverables
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients
• Participate in networking and business development efforts
• Ensure work meets high standards for accuracy, quality, and compliance

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Job description

Exciting Accounting & Audit Manager opportunity where you’ll join a well-established, full-service accounting and advisory firm in Modesto!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll lead client engagements, manage and develop talented teams, strengthen key client relationships, and play an active role in the continued growth of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements from planning through completion
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and deliverables
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients
• Participate in networking and business development efforts
• Ensure work meets high standards for accuracy, quality, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• 4–6+ years of public accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising accounting professionals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

If you’re a driven accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, building client relationships, and making an impact, we’d love to connect with you!