Audit Manager

Legado Talent; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Legado Talent is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse client base, ensuring GAAP/GAAS compliance, high-quality delivery, and strong client relationships. The role focuses on planning, execution, and reporting with a hybrid schedule.

You will mentor staff, oversee HUD and healthcare audits, and provide actionable insights to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting. CPA preferred or actively pursuing, 5–8+ years of public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required or actively pursuing.
• 5–8+ years of public accounting experience with progressive audit responsibility.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple audit engagements from planning through issuance, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit planning, including risk assessment, materiality, and development of audit strategies.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit reports and client deliverables.
• Lead HUD audits, including compliance with Uniform Guidance and applicable reporting requirements.
• Manage audits within regulated healthcare environments, ensuring adherence to industry-specific standards.
• Oversee ERISA pension plan audits, including testing of plan assets, contributions, and compliance.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory and industry requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong, consultative relationships.
• Deliver actionable insights to improve internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to client leadership and stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit leadership

Client management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Job description

Audit Manager – Hybrid Schedule & Partner Track

Position Overview

The Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing audit and assurance engagements for a diverse client base, ensuring high-quality service delivery, technical accuracy, and compliance with professional standards. This role oversees engagement teams, manages client relationships, and plays a key role in delivering efficient, insight-driven audit solutions.

This individual will help elevate the audit process into a collaborative and value-added experience, providing meaningful recommendations that support clients’ financial reporting, internal controls, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple audit engagements from planning through issuance, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead audit planning, including risk assessment, materiality, and development of audit strategies
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely delivery of audit reports and client deliverables
• Lead and review HUD audits, including compliance with Uniform Guidance and applicable reporting requirements
• Manage audits within regulated healthcare environments, ensuring adherence to industry-specific standards
• Oversee ERISA pension plan audits, including testing of plan assets, contributions, and compliance
• Stay current on evolving regulatory and industry requirements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong, consultative relationships
• Deliver actionable insights to improve internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Communicate audit findings clearly to client leadership and stakeholders
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (CPA required or actively pursuing)
• 5–8+ years of public accounting experience with progressive audit responsibility
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls

Preferred Experience:

Legado Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Profile:

Legado Talent is a national recruiting and executive search firm founded with the purpose of doing recruitment differently. Headquartered in Kansas City and operating nationwide, the company is built on the belief that true recruiting strength comes from exceptional people, service quality, and long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates.

Mission & Values

• To help clients build their legacy by delivering top-tier, passive talent that aligns with business strategy and culture.
• To treat each client and candidate as our most important partner — with personalized service, integrity, and responsiveness.
• To bring together industry-leading recruitment expertise with a boutique, consultative approach.

Learn more about Legado Talent and our service offerings by visiting www.legadotalent.com.