Audit Manager - Commercial Services

Crowe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 91,400 - 186,900; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an experienced audit leader to oversee a team of auditors and deliver high‑quality work in line with professional standards and firm policies. You will be the primary client contact, managing relationships and proactive communication while guiding budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.

You will stay current on accounting standards, contribute to proposals, and help grow services to existing clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements.
• Ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies tailored to clients' industry and risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage the audit process including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm processes (WIP, invoicing, time entry).
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and industry regulations.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold high standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Client relationships

Team supervision

Integrity & skepticism

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA certification (state)

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well‑being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high‑quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm‑required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing and time entry.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or another related field.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.
• Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or be able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role is $91,400.00 – $186,900.00 per year.

Our Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

We are committed to a merit‑based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job‑related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.