Audit Manager

Brewer Morris; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Profit-sharing opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Parking and transit reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Wellness and fitness benefits

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking an Assurance Manager or Senior Manager to lead engagements, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and guide client teams through complex audits in a fully remote role for candidates based in PST or MST.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and development of staff, with opportunities to collaborate across tax, advisory, and consulting to deliver integrated solutions and grow within public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services for Manager level; 7+ years for Senior Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assurance engagements through full lifecycle with GAAP/GAAS compliance.
• Evaluate complex accounting and reporting matters, guiding clients and teams.
• Manage engagement economics: pricing, budgeting, and staffing for profitability.
• Serve as trusted advisor to client executives and stakeholders with proactive communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and operations.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, and outsourced accounting to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships and cross-selling.
• Mentor and develop staff and senior associates through supervision and coaching.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and a firm-first mindset.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and high-quality client service.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Team development

GAAP knowledge

Client service

Audit software

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital workpapers

Job description

Assurance Manager / Assurance Senior Manager

Fully remote but candidates must be based in PST or MST.

Our client, a well-established and growing public accounting firm, is seeking an Assurance Manager or Assurance Senior Manager to join its expanding assurance practice. The firm is open to hiring at either level based on experience, technical expertise, leadership background, and demonstrated success managing client engagements.

This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative, client-focused professional who combines strong technical accounting and audit expertise with a passion for developing teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assurance engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle, ensuring appropriate stakeholder involvement, timely execution, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies.


• Evaluate complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters, providing recommendations and guidance to clients, engagement teams, and firm leadership.


• Manage engagement economics, including pricing, budgeting, billing, scope management, staffing, resource allocation, and profitability objectives.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives and key stakeholders through proactive communication regarding engagement status, audit findings, accounting developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.


• Help clients identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, operational performance, internal controls, and overall business effectiveness.


• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting professionals to deliver integrated client solutions and identify opportunities for expanded services.


• Support business development initiatives by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities within existing accounts, supporting cross-selling efforts, and assisting with new business development opportunities.


• Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates through engagement supervision, performance feedback, coaching, internal training, and career development guidance.


• Contribute to firm initiatives and operational excellence by promoting collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and a firm-first mindset.


• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service and team leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Experience

• Manager Level: 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement leadership.


• Senior Manager Level: 7+ years of recent public accounting experience with significant experience leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, and developing staff.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, and audit methodologies.


• Experience with audit software, digital workpaper platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and data analytics tools.


• 401(k) with employer contribution


• Profit-sharing opportunities


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Hybrid work flexibility


• Parking and transit reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Wellness and fitness benefits


• Employee referral incentives

The firm is open to hiring at either the Manager or Senior Manager level and is seeking professionals who are passionate about client service, team development, and long-term career growth within public accounting.