Audit Manager

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking an experienced Audit Senior/Manager to lead audit engagements in a collaborative public accounting team. You will oversee fieldwork, manage audit staff, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering engagements on schedule.

The role demands a hands-on leader with independent work style and strong technical skills, offering significant client exposure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7+ years of audit and accounting experience within public accounting.
• Progressive supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong client-service skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting/audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Some tax experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion and communicate with staff, managers, partners, and clients.
• Manage audit fieldwork, schedules, and assigned team members to meet engagement deadlines.
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support engagements for nonprofit, for-profit, employee benefit plans, construction, and entrepreneurial businesses.
• Review staff work, provide guidance, and assist with team development.
• Research accounting issues, evaluate internal procedures, and identify risks.
• Investigate irregularities and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
• Prepare initial drafts of audit reports and related financial statements.
• Participate in regular client meetings and travel locally as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Manager to join a collaborative public accounting team. This position will lead audit engagements, oversee fieldwork, manage and develop audit staff, and maintain strong client relationships. The role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working independently while ensuring engagements are completed accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion and communicate with staff, managers, partners, and clients.
• Manage audit fieldwork, schedules, and assigned team members to meet engagement deadlines.
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support engagements for nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, employee benefit plans, construction companies, and entrepreneurial businesses.
• Review staff work, provide guidance, and assist with team development.
• Research accounting issues, evaluate internal procedures, and identify potential business process risks.
• Investigate irregularities and recommend solutions to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Prepare initial drafts of audit reports and related financial statements.
• Participate in regular face-to-face client meetings and travel throughout the surrounding region as needed.
• Remain hands-on with fieldwork and engagement responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5–7+ years of audit and accounting experience within public accounting.
• Progressive supervisory or management experience.
• Strong ability to lead and review the work of audit team members.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and client-service skills.
• Experience with accounting/audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Some tax experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to travel locally for client engagements.

This is a manager-level, hands‑on position offering significant client exposure and leadership responsibility. For the right individual, the position may also provide future ownership consideration based on experience, performance, and the ability to successfully manage client relationships.