Audit Manager

JMD Staffing LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus opportunities

Medical coverage

401(k) program

Summer half-day Fridays

Direct access to firm leadership

Job summary

JMD Staffing LLC, a well-established public accounting firm in the Philadelphia Main Line area, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, develop staff, and nurture client relationships. The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 onsite days, 2 remote) with base salary in the $150k–$200k range plus commissions and bonus opportunities.

Ideal candidates are CPAs with a strong public accounting background who can mentor staff and grow the client base, potentially advancing toward

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ideally 10+ years of public accounting audit experience; strong candidates with less experience and leadership potential may be considered.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial statement reporting.
• Experience auditing privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans is desirable.
• Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Manage engagements involving privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and defined contribution/401(k) plans.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulations.
• Identify financial reporting issues, evaluate internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit associates and senior accountants.
• Manage engagement scheduling, staffing, budgets, and deadlines.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to business owners, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for new business.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and progressively assume greater responsibility for client portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

Excel

PPC software

Job description

Location: Philadelphia Main Line / Western Suburbs

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 Base Salary + New Business Commissions + Bonus Opportunities

About the Opportunity

JMD Staffing has partnered with a well-established public accounting firm in the Philadelphia Main Line area to recruit an experienced Audit Manager.

This opportunity is ideal for a CPA with a strong public accounting background who enjoys managing audit engagements, developing staff, and building lasting client relationships.

Unlike positions where managers are limited primarily to technical oversight, this role offers the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to clients and take meaningful ownership of engagements and client relationships.

The firm is focused on long-term growth and leadership development. It also offers commission opportunities for new business generated, rewarding professionals who contribute to expanding the firm's client base.

For the right candidate, there is potential for advancement into senior leadership and eventual partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Manage engagements involving privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and defined contribution/401(k) plans.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulations.
• Identify financial reporting issues, evaluate internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit associates and senior accountants.
• Manage engagement scheduling, staffing, budgets, and deadlines.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to business owners, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for new business.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and progressively assume greater responsibility for client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideally 10+ years of public accounting audit experience; strong candidates with less experience and demonstrated leadership potential may be considered.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial statement reporting.
• Experience auditing privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans is highly desirable.
• Broad audit and assurance experience rather than a highly specialized industry focus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and audit software; experience with PPC products is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, career stability, and interest in professional growth.
• Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Commission on new business generated, offering additional earning potential.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Summer half-day Fridays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) program.
• Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful client-facing responsibilities.
• Opportunity to build and manage long-term client relationships.
• Potential advancement into senior leadership and partnership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an experienced audit professional who wants to move beyond managing engagements and begin building a long-term leadership career.

The combination of competitive compensation, business-development incentives, client ownership, and potential partnership makes this an attractive opportunity for an ambitious public accounting professional.