Audit Manager – Bay Area, CA

Goodwin Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Continuing education assistance

Leadership development programs

Exposure to Fortune 1000 clients

Hybrid work environment

Travel opportunities 25–60%

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Audit Manager for the Bay Area, CA, to lead external audit engagements with Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients. This role focuses on complex accounting, finance, and business transformation initiatives beyond traditional public accounting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of external audit experience, CPA or progress toward, and strong GAAP knowledge, with hands-on leadership from planning through execution. Hybrid work and travel are involved.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of external audit experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized firm.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and FASB.
• Advanced Excel skills; financial analysis and modeling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects from planning through execution.
• Support IPO readiness, M&A, carve-outs, and financial reporting transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, and senior leaders to solve complex accounting challenges.
• Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables in compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulations.
• Represent the firm in client presentations and business development activities.

Skills

External audit

Big Four experience

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial modeling

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Audit Manager – Bay Area, CA

About the Opportunity:

Ready to move beyond busy season?

Join a high-growth leadership and financial advisory firm where you'll work alongside Fortune 1000 and large-cap organizations on complex accounting, finance, and business transformation initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced audit professionals seeking accelerated career growth, diverse client exposure, and meaningful impact beyond traditional public accounting.

Audit Manager Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive opportunity (target approximately 30%)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• Leadership development programs and executive career coaching
• Exposure to Fortune 1000 clients across multiple industries
• Accelerated career advancement with diverse client engagements
• Opportunity to work on strategic consulting and financial advisory projects beyond traditional audit
• Hybrid work environment with travel opportunities based on client engagements

Audit Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 6+ years of external audit experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized public accounting firm
• Minimum 3 busy seasons serving as a Senior Audit Associate, Senior Auditor, or Senior Associate
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification, with experience supporting public companies, advisory engagements, or organizations with annual revenues exceeding $500 million
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and FASB accounting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis; financial modeling experience is a plus
• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects for Fortune 1000 and large-cap organizations from planning through execution
• Support IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, technical accounting, and financial reporting transformation initiatives
• Collaborate directly with CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and executive leadership to solve complex accounting and business challenges
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reporting deliverables while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Participate in client presentations, business development activities, recruiting initiatives, and internal leadership programs
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–60% within the assigned market and surrounding client locations

Audit Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

• Worked in Accounting Advisory or Technical Advisory, ARA, CMAAS, or FAAS
• Worked on Deals and Transactions; financial advisory or strategy and transactions are encouraged to apply.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptable professional with exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for continuous learning, leadership, and long-term career growth

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