Audit Manager, Consumer Products Group

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for its Consumer Products Group in New York, NY. This client-facing role requires leading engagements, assessing risks, and improving internal controls within a hybrid, multi-location setting.

You will manage audit teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure adherence to GAAP and professional standards while delivering actionable insights for middle-market clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Experience serving consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or other middle-market clients.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience leading audits from planning through completion.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk assessment.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and related disclosures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and multiple engagements.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing audit professionals.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop audit plans based on business processes, risks, and control environments.
• Execute audits in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Assess internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate potential areas of concern.
• Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities.
• Evaluate financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to client management.
• Partner with clients to develop control improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and engagement efficiency.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices.]
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Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

CPA certification or in progress

Job description

Title: Audit Manager, Consumer Products Group

Department: Consumer Products Group (CPG)

Supervises: Senior Associates and below

Role Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - with locations in NYC/Long Island/ Palm Beach or Boca, FL)

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Consumer Products practice. This is a client-facing opportunity for an audit professional who can lead engagements, assess financial and operational risks, evaluate internal controls, and provide actionable insights to middle-market businesses. The ideal candidate will bring strong public accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of consumer-focused businesses. This individual will manage audit teams, work closely with clients and business stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements and the continued development of the audit practice. The position is based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion
• Develop audit plans based on business processes, risks, and control environments
• Execute audits in accordance with professional standards and firm policies
• Assess internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate potential areas of concern
• Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities
• Evaluate financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to client management
• Partner with clients to develop control improvements and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and engagement efficiency
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience
• Experience serving consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or other middle-market clients
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards
• Experience leading audits from planning through completion
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk assessment
• Experience reviewing financial statements and related disclosures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and multiple engagements
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing audit professionals
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA certification