Audit Manager

Career Legal; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Audit & Assurance team in the United States. The role focuses on leading audit engagements, mentoring staff, and driving business development with a client-focused approach.

You will oversee diverse engagements across industries, manage budgets, review work, and collaborate with partners to resolve issues. Local travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting (or equivalent).
• Active CPA license is preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience including supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Lead multiple client engagements, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as main contact.
• Review staff work, provide guidance, coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Business development

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

CCH or similar audit software

Job description

A well-established and growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Audit & Assurance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a client-focused leader who enjoys managing engagements, mentoring staff, and playing an active role in business development.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of audit, review, and compilation engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact throughout the year.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and manage profitability.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities to improve client processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with partners to resolve technical issues and communicate engagement progress.
• Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and cultivating relationships with prospective clients and referral sources.
• Assist with recruiting, staff development, and internal training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting (or equivalent qualifying education).
• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading client relationships.
• Demonstrated success in business development and growing client relationships is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, auditing standards, and internal controls.
• Experience with CCH or similar audit and tax software is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel locally to client sites, with occasional overnight travel as required.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing public accounting firm.
• Leadership role with direct exposure to partners and key client relationships.
• Strong career progression toward Senior Manager and Partner.
• Collaborative team culture focused on mentorship and professional development.
• Ongoing technical training and continuing education support.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
• Diverse client portfolio and meaningful business development opportunities.