Audit Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Woodland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive regonal CPA firm is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee multiple audit engagements and lead staff toward high-quality financial statements and client services.

The role offers a fast track to Director/Partnership with a focus on maintaining strong client relationships. Hybrid work arrangement, relocation assistance available, and opportunities to contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
• Current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Industry focus experience in Manufacturing & Technology or Consumer Products (preferred).
• Proficiency with GAAP, auditing standards, and related guidance (ASC 606/842/718).
• Ability to lead, train and review staff and manage engagement budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements.
• Maintain client contact and knowledge of client's business and internal controls.
• Update Director/Partner on important developments and propose solutions.
• Schedule engagements and manage budgets, including change orders.
• Review financial statements and deliverables.
• Direct, train and review work of staff accountants.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Staff training ability

Client relationship management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ASC 606

ASC 842

ASC 718

Debt & financial instruments

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs a generalist Audit Manager. Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment. Relocation assistance available.

The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
• Appraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
• Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
• Reviewing financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least five years of experience in public accounting
• Holds a current and valid CPA’s license.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Preferred Industry Focus:
  • Manufacturing & Technology: Strong audit background serving clients within the manufacturing and technology sectors, with a solid understanding of industry‑specific operational models, revenue streams, and inventory/costing considerations.
  • Consumer Products: Hands‑on experience executing financial statement audits for consumer products, retail, or distribution companies.
• Preferred Technical Accounting Proficiency: Demonstrated experience auditing or applying technical accounting guidance in the following areas:
  • Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): In-depth knowledge of evaluating multi‑element arrangements, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
  • Leases (ASC 842): Direct experience auditing lease portfolios, including balance sheet recognition, discount rate evaluations, and practical expedients.
  • Stock‑Based Compensation (ASC 718): Proficiency in reviewing equity awards, valuation models, grant‑date fair value assessments, and stock option accounting.
  • Complex Debt & Financial Instruments: Familiarity with auditing complex debt arrangements, convertible instruments, debt modifications vs. extinguishments, embedded derivatives, and debt covenant compliance.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.
• Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.