Audit Manager - Construction

BreakPoint Talent; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

BreakPoint Talent is partnering with an established CPA firm in Bergen County, New Jersey, seeking an Audit Manager to lead engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses. The role demands hands-on management of construction industry audits and strong communication with owners, CFOs, controllers, and management teams.

You will plan, manage, and complete audits, reviews, and compilations, supervise staff, and contribute to staff development and firm growth.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Construction industry audit experience required.
• Experience with audits, reviews, and compilations of privately held businesses.
• Proven ability to manage several engagements and engagement teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Run engagements from planning through financial statement issuance, including staffing, fieldwork, review, and wrap-up.
• Review workpapers and financial statements for compliance with standards and firm policies.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants.
• Participate in staff development, recruiting, and performance reviews.
• Support partners with client relationships and growth of the practice.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Client service

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Engagement

Job description

BreakPoint Talent is working with an established CPA firm in Bergen County, New Jersey that is looking for an Audit Manager. The role is hands-on and centered on privately held and family-owned businesses. Construction industry audit experience is required, and manufacturing, distribution, and real estate clients are a strong plus.

You will manage multiple engagements at once and work directly with business owners, CFOs, controllers, and management teams, so strong technical skills and clear communication both matter.

What You Will Do

• Plan, manage, and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Run engagements from initial planning through financial statement issuance, including staffing, fieldwork, review, and wrap-up
• Review workpapers and financial statements for compliance with professional standards and firm policies
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants
• Take part in staff development, recruiting, and performance reviews
• Support the partners with client relationships and help grow the practice

Industry Experience

• Construction (required): percentage of completion, WIP schedules, job costing, revenue recognition, change orders, retainage, and construction financial reporting
• Manufacturing (preferred): inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead allocation, fixed assets, and cost of goods sold
• Distribution (preferred): inventory, purchasing, warehousing, rebates and allowances, and gross margin analysis
• Real estate (preferred): commercial and residential entities, developers, owners and operators, partnerships and LLCs, and property acquisitions and dispositions

What You Bring

• Active CPA license
• 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Construction industry audit experience (required)
• Experience with audits, reviews, and compilations of privately held businesses
• Proven ability to manage several engagements and engagement teams at once
• Strong financial statement preparation and review skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• A real commitment to client service, professional development, and mentoring staff
• CCH Engagement experience is a plus

What the Firm Offers

• A stable client base of closely held businesses, with direct access to decision makers
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) with profit sharing
• Generous PTO and holidays, summer Fridays off, and a casual dress policy