Audit Manager

Staff Financial Group; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Panama City Beach is seeking an experienced Audit Manager with CPA certification. The role involves leading assurance engagements, reviewing financial statements, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of public accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior position, as well as strong communication and decision-making skills. This full-time role offers professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a senior/in-charge accountant.
• Ability to research and analyze accounting issues effectively.
• Ability to research and analyze accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and schedule engagements to meet all deadlines.
• Provide timely feedback to staff to support their growth and development.
• Review complete financial statements and disclosures for reporting compliance.
• Develop new client contacts and build relationships to support firm growth.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Assist Partners with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong decision-making skills

Highly organized

Researching accounting issues

Education

CPA certification

5 years of public accounting experience

Job description

Audit Manager – Panama City Beach, FL

Who: A CPA with 5+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a senior or in-charge accountant.

What: Lead assurance engagements, review financial statements and workpapers, support staff development, and help maintain quality and compliance across engagements.

When: Full-time position available now.

Where: Panama City Beach, FL

Why: To strengthen engagement quality, support client relationships, and contribute to firm growth within a leadership role.

Office Environment: Collaborative, quality-driven, and focused on professional development.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Assurance Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing assurance engagements while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and internal quality standards. This role involves supervising engagement teams, reviewing deliverables, conducting technical research, developing client relationships, and identifying service expansion opportunities. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality work and supporting team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and schedule engagements to meet all deadlines.
• Provide timely feedback to staff to support their growth and development.
• Review complete financial statements and disclosures for reporting compliance.
• Review workpapers to ensure adherence to the firm’s quality control standards.
• Research accounting issues and provide practical, accurate solutions.
• Plan and manage engagements from start to finish to ensure successful completion.
• Develop expert-level knowledge within assigned niche areas.
• Help monitor the quality of deliverables and staff performance.
• Maintain CPA certification and required CPE credits.
• Assist Partners with special projects as assigned.
• Develop new client contacts and build relationships to support firm growth.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a senior/in-charge accountant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills with initiative to act independently.
• Ability to research and analyze accounting issues effectively.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.