Audit Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Audit Manager CPA to lead engagements from planning through completion while mentoring staff and advising clients across nonprofits, governmental entities, and private companies.

The role blends technical audit work with client advisory responsibilities, offering career advancement toward senior management and partnership.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong audit and assurance background.
• Experience leading engagement teams.
• Strong financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review financial statements and engagement workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality expectations.
• Identify engagement risks and develop practical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop senior staff accountants.
• Support recruiting and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Education

CPA license

Job description

Audit Manager, CPA

Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Team Development | Career Advancement

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Schedule:On-Site

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Little Rock office.

This is more than a traditional audit management position.

It's an opportunity to work closely with business owners, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and privately held companies while leading assurance engagements, mentoring talented professionals, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The firm has built a reputation for technical excellence, strong client relationships, and a people-first culture. As an Audit Manager, you'll play a highly visible role within the practice, leading engagements from planning through completion while helping develop the next generation of accounting professionals.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $115,000–$150,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Diverse portfolio of audit, review, and consulting engagements
• Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
• Direct exposure to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner-level opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture

Exceptional candidates with specialized industry expertise, complex engagement experience, or demonstrated leadership success may be considered above the posted compensation range.

About the Firm

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the region.

Service offerings include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Reviews & Compilations
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Accounting Services
• Consulting Solutions

The firm is committed to helping clients achieve their goals while fostering an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and build rewarding careers.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Manager, you'll act as a key liaison between clients, engagement teams, and firm leadership while overseeing a variety of assurance and consulting engagements.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Control Assessments
• Business Advisory Services
• Risk Assessment
• Financial Reporting
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Practice Growth Initiatives

This role offers a strong balance of technical work, leadership responsibility, and client advisory opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Engagement Leadership

• Manage audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and deliverables
• Review financial statements and engagement workpapers
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality expectations
• Identify engagement risks and develop practical solutions

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted resource for business and financial matters
• Communicate engagement results and recommendations
• Deliver exceptional responsiveness and client service
• Identify opportunities to expand client services

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop senior and staff accountants
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical guidance
• Assist with staff training and career development initiatives
• Foster collaboration and accountability within engagement teams
• Support recruiting and retention efforts

Practice Development

• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives
• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards
• Promote process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Contribute to client retention and firm growth efforts
• Support business development opportunities as appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong audit and assurance background
• Experience leading engagement teams
• Strong financial reporting knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building strong client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibility
• Takes pride in mentoring and developing staff
• Enjoys solving complex business and accounting challenges
• Values collaboration and continuous learning
• Wants a clear path for career advancement
• Enjoys balancing technical work with client interaction

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid scheduling
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term advancement potential

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Audit Manager roles are heavily focused on engagement oversight and compliance.

This opportunity provides the ability to become a trusted advisor to clients while helping shape the future of the practice. You'll work directly with business leaders, mentor future accounting professionals, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive both client success and firm growth.

The combination of leadership, client visibility, professional development, and advancement potential makes this an outstanding opportunity for an experienced assurance professional.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected public accounting and advisory firm known for its commitment to technical excellence, client service, and employee development. Through strong leadership, collaborative culture, and long-standing client relationships, the firm has created an environment where professionals can thrive and build successful long‑term careers.