Audit Manager - Bay Area, CA JN -092026-181717

Goodwin Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO, holidays, and sick leave

Education assistance

Leadership coaching

Fortune 1000 client exposure

Hybrid work with travel

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in San Francisco is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex accounting and financial reporting projects for Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients. This high-growth advisory firm offers accelerated career growth beyond traditional public accounting and exposure to strategic consulting initiatives.

You will partner with CFOs and finance leaders, manage planning through execution, support IPO readiness and M&A, and travel 25-60% as needed in client engagements.

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 or large revenues.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, pivot tables, and financial analysis; modeling is a plus.
• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects for Fortune 1000/large-cap clients.
• Support IPO readiness, M&A, carve-outs, and transformation initiatives.
• Travel approx. 25-60% within the market.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects from planning through execution.
• Collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and leadership.
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting deliverables compliant with U.S. GAAP.
• Participate in client presentations and business development activities.
• Support IPO readiness, M&A, and alliances as needed.

Skills

External audit

CPA

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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.

• 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 -

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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