Audit Manager - Assurance Services

AlphaX; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

CPE and CPA license support

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AlphaX, a growing public accounting firm in Rhode Island, seeks an experienced Audit Manager to oversee audit engagements from planning through completion and advise clients with leadership to engagement teams.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, workpapers reviews, GAAP reporting, internal controls evaluation, and mentoring staff, with CPA preferred and 5+ years in public accounting. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, primarily focused on audit and assurance.
• Active CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through final completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, wrap-up, and financial statement preparation
• Develop engagement strategies, audit procedures, budgets, schedules, and timelines
• Prepare and review audit workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards
• Prepare and review financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting risks
• Identify audit findings and provide practical recommendations to improve client processes and controls
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, audit findings, outstanding items, and engagement progress
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable accounting and auditing guidance
• Address technical accounting and auditing matters with firm leadership and engagement teams
• Review the work of staff and senior accountants and provide guidance when needed
• Maintain organized and complete engagement documentation
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while delivering consistent, high-quality client service

Skills

Audit management

Client communication

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Staff mentoring

Analytical thinking

CPA learning/licensure

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting apps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing public accounting firm serving privately held businesses and individuals. This role will oversee audit and assurance engagements from initial planning through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and providing leadership to engagement teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through final completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, wrap-up, and financial statement preparation
• Develop engagement strategies, audit procedures, budgets, schedules, and timelines
• Prepare and review audit workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards
• Prepare and review financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting risks
• Identify audit findings and provide practical recommendations to improve client processes and controls
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, audit findings, outstanding items, and engagement progress
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable accounting and auditing guidance
• Address technical accounting and auditing matters with firm leadership and engagement teams
• Review the work of staff and senior accountants and provide guidance when needed
• Maintain organized and complete engagement documentation
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while delivering consistent, high-quality client service

Requirements

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, primarily focused on audit and assurance
• Proven experience managing audit engagements through planning, fieldwork, completion, and financial statement issuance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and risk assessment
• Experience reviewing or mentoring staff-level accounting professionals preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities effectively
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting applications
• Active CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply
• Public accounting experience is required. Candidates with exclusively private-industry accounting experience will not be considered

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution or matching
• Paid time off and company holidays
• CPE and CPA license support
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive public accounting environment
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and individuals