Audit Manager

Staff Financial Group; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative office environment

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Southfield, MI, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead assurance services and client engagements. This hybrid role requires strong audit and leadership skills, along with the ability to mentor staff. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of audit experience in a professional services environment and a CPA certification. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience, with a focus on a collaborative and development-oriented office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of audit experience in a professional services environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with demonstrated success mentoring staff.
• Strong management, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
• Strong management, analytical, organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, deliver exceptional client service, and maintain high ethical and quality standards.
• Proficiency with auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Understand clients' goals and operational needs.
• Manage fieldwork and ensure quality service.
• Provide financial statement insights and recommendations.
• Oversee engagement staffing and profitability targets.
• Oversee engagement staffing, billing, collections, and profitability targets.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and community involvement.
• Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs to continue professional growth.
• Support team members’ growth through active coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Client service

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Advanced degree

Tools

Auditing software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Audit Manager - Southfield, MI

Who: A seasoned accounting professional with strong audit, leadership, and client-service experience.

What: Lead and deliver assurance services while managing client engagements and mentoring audit staff.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Hybrid role based in the United States (exact location withheld for confidentiality).

Why: To provide industry-focused audit expertise, drive client value, and support team development within a growing practice.

Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, development-focused environment with supportive leadership.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to serve middle-market clients as a trusted advisor, specialize in a specific industry, influence engagement outcomes, and contribute to the growth and development of the audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted member of engagement teams, delivering assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to understand goals, challenges, and operational needs.
• Implement and oversee testing procedures to assess internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Manage fieldwork, ensuring quality service and timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide financial statement insights, analysis, and business recommendations based on testing and findings.
• Oversee engagement staffing, billing, collections, and profitability targets.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and community involvement.
• Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs to continue professional growth.
• Support team members’ growth through active coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of audit experience in a professional services environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with demonstrated success mentoring staff.
• Experience auditing manufacturing and commercial services clients preferred.
• Strong management, analytical, organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, deliver exceptional client service, and maintain high ethical and quality standards.
• Proficiency with auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.