Audit Manager

AIMIC Inc; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMIC Inc. in Saddle Brook, NJ, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our public accounting practice. The role focuses on managing audits and assurance engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses, with hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates bring CPA license, 8+ years in public accounting, and strong engagement management skills. You will supervise staff, mentor teams, and collaborate with partners on client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong experience managing audits, reviews, and compilations for privately held businesses.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee financial statement audits, reviews, and compilation engagements.
• Manage engagements from initial planning through completion and financial statement issuance.
• Coordinate staffing, fieldwork, engagement reviews, and final reporting.
• Review workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Participate in recruiting, staff development, and performance evaluations.
• Work closely with partners on client relationship management and business development.
• Communicate directly with business owners, CFOs, controllers, and senior management.

Skills

CPA license

Audit leadership

Client communication

Staff mentoring

Engagement management

Tools

CCH Engagement

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join an established public accounting practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting, managing audit and assurance engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses.

Experience working with clients in construction, manufacturing, distribution, and real estate is preferred. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, engagement management skills, and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee financial statement audits, reviews, and compilation engagements.
• Manage engagements from initial planning through completion and financial statement issuance.
• Coordinate staffing, fieldwork, engagement reviews, and final reporting.
• Review workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Participate in recruiting, staff development, and performance evaluations.
• Work closely with partners on client relationship management and business development.
• Communicate directly with business owners, CFOs, controllers, and senior management.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong experience managing audits, reviews, and compilations for privately held businesses.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent financial statement preparation and review skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service, team leadership, and staff development.
• Experience with CCH Engagement software is a plus.
• Experience serving construction, manufacturing, distribution, and real estate clients is preferred.
• Signing bonus.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Casual dress environment.
• Summer Fridays with office closure.
• Stable client base and direct exposure to business decision-makers.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

Ideal Candidate

A hands‑on CPA with strong public accounting experience, proven audit engagement management capabilities, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining excellent client relationships.