Audit Manager $125k-$175k

Whitman Advisory Job Community; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work options

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Whitman Advisory Job Community is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for a well-established CPA firm client, focusing on Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, and Employee Benefit Plans. The role emphasizes leadership, client advisory, and mentoring within a hybrid work model.

You will lead audits from planning through completion, oversee deliverables, and guide staff to ensure quality and profitability, while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of recent public accounting audit experience.
• Prior experience supervising engagement teams.
• Experience serving clients in Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, or Employee Benefit Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, assurance, and accounting engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review workpapers and financial statements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, including ERISA/DOL for Employee Benefit Plan engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff while managing multiple engagements, budgets, and profitability.
• Build and strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, proposals, and industry involvement.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and industry developments through continuing professional education.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s preferred

Tools

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

ERISA/DOL knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a well-established CPA firm client seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead and manage audit and assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of middle-market clients. This role focuses primarily on Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, and Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) engagements, while also offering exposure to additional industries.

The ideal candidate is a strong client advisor, technical leader, and mentor with public accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit, assurance, and accounting engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review workpapers and financial statements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, including cost accounting and ERISA/DOL compliance for Employee Benefit Plan engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff while managing multiple concurrent engagements, budgets, and profitability.
• Build and strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, proposals, and industry involvement.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and industry developments through continuing professional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of recent public accounting audit experience.
• Prior experience supervising engagement teams.
• Experience serving clients in one or more of the following industries:
• Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical
• Manufacturing
• Distribution & Logistics
• Employee Benefit Plans (EBP)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and ERISA/DOL requirements.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible work options.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
• Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Strong career growth opportunities within a collaborative public accounting environment.