Audit Manager

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Fun firm/team events

Free onsite parking

Access to in-house fitness center

Job summary

A leading assurance firm located in Saint Paul is seeking an Assurance Manager who will oversee client engagements, leveraging advanced Excel skills for financial data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, possess a CPA license, and have a background in public accounting. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from $98,000 to $125,000, along with unique benefits like flexible work arrangements and in-house fitness access.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined.
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements within the Assurance practice.
• Analyze complex financial data and create reports.
• Supervise and mentor staff to enhance technical abilities.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities

Project management skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

Who We Are

At Mahoney, we have a passion for precision by going beyond completing necessary tasks to deliver financial peace of mind. Our Assurance Solutions Team helps clients stay compliant, avoid surprises, and strengthens their financial reporting through targeted improvements. We perform a wide range of specialized audits, including HUD audits, employee benefit plans, and single audits.

Located just outside downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River, Mahoney has been recognized multiple times by Accounting Today, StarTribune, and Twin Cities Business Magazine as a top workplace. Since 1989, we've provided comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, real estate developers, and nonprofit organizations.

What You'll Do

Within our Assurance practice, every engagement begins with a plan - and that's where you step in. Armed with strong and organized project management skills, you chart the course for each client journey as an Assurance Manager. You will leverage your technical expertise to interpret complex financial data, anticipate reporting needs, and navigate technical challenges with confidence.

This role requires mastery of advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g. advanced pivot tables and pivot charts, data modeling, dynamic arrays, lookup functions, logical formulas, and aggregation formulas) to analyze large data sets, create financial reports, and build automated processes that streamline data entry, report generation, and analysis. Your expertise drives efficiency and consistency across engagements and equips you to refine the skills of other team members, helping them enhance their technical abilities and produce high-quality work.

When new engagements arise, you play a pivotal role by assisting in proposal development and working across departments to shape solutions that align with client goals, ensuring each proposal reflects insight and expertise. As a supervisor and mentor, your impact expands beyond plans and execution. You serve as the steady hand that evaluates performance, offers meaningful feedback, and helps staff grow into confident accounting professionals. This makes you a reliable source of knowledge not only for answers, but for guidance.

Relationship-building becomes the thread that ties your days together. Whether you're nurturing current client partnerships or developing new ones, you understand that trust fuels the long-term success of the firm. You identify what clients need and help uncover opportunities to expand the value the firm provides.

Your voice carries weight. In client meetings and inter‑firm gatherings, you deliver clear, compelling messages that deepen understanding and connections. You communicate with purpose, moving confidently between conversations with staff, leadership, and clients to ensure everyone stays aligned and informed.

Additional work hours are required from January through April 15th.

Required Education & Skills

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined above
• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license
• Background in public accounting or a client‑focused environment

Preferred Career Experience

• Experience in Real Estate clients and/or nonprofit organizations
• Prior experience with Engagement Manager and CCH Axcess

What We Provide

Our leadership provides a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous growth. We firmly believe that this mindset is essential for providing exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close‑knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Mahoney offers a range of unique benefits to our staff. These include firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts, flexible and hybrid work arrangements, fun firm/team events, free onsite parking, and access to our in‑house fitness center.

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $98,000 to $125,000. You will be eligible for annual bonuses and profit‑sharing with immediate vesting, based on individual performance and the firm’s overall success.

Mahoney does not accept resumes from third‑party vendors.