Audit Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Continuing education support

Professional development opportunities

Long-term advancement potential

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an experienced Audit Manager (CPA) to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The role blends technical accounting with client interaction and staff development, offering advancement toward senior leadership within a growing firm.

You will oversee assurance engagements, manage budgets, and develop client relationships across real estate, healthcare, nonprofit, and other sectors.

Qualifications

• 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 and deadlines simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Assurance Engagement Leadership: Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships; communicate findings and recommendations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise and mentor senior and staff accountants; provide coaching.
• Practice Development: Collaborate with firm leadership on initiatives to promote growth and efficiencies.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Audit engagements leadership

Budget management

Mentoring staff

Job description

Audit Manager, CPA

Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Team Development | Career Advancement

Compensation: $135,000–$180,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule:On-Site

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

This is more than a traditional audit management position.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, real estate investors, healthcare organizations, nonprofit entities, construction companies, family offices, and closely held businesses while leading assurance engagements, mentoring talented professionals, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The firm has built a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client service, and long-term relationships. As an Audit Manager, you'll serve as a key leader within the assurance practice, helping clients navigate complex accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational challenges while developing future leaders within the organization.

If you're seeking a position that combines technical expertise, client interaction, staff development, and long-term advancement opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $135,000–$180,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Diverse portfolio of assurance and consulting engagements
• Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner-track opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship-driven culture

Exceptional candidates with complex audit experience, specialized industry expertise, business development capabilities, or proven 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 across multiple industries.

Services include:

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

The firm is committed to delivering exceptional client service while creating opportunities for professionals to build rewarding and successful long-term careers.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Manager, you'll act as a trusted advisor and engagement leader while overseeing a wide range of assurance and consulting engagements.

You’ll gain exposure to:

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

This position offers a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, consulting, leadership, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Engagement Leadership

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and client expectations
• Review financial statements and engagement workpapers
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
• Identify risks and provide meaningful recommendations to clients

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting and business matters
• Communicate engagement findings, recommendations, and insights
• Deliver exceptional client service and responsiveness
• Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen client relationships

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop senior and staff accountants
• Provide technical guidance and professional coaching
• Assist with training and leadership development initiatives
• Promote collaboration and accountability across 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 improvement and operational efficiencies
• Support client retention and practice growth efforts
• Contribute to the continued success of the assurance practice

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 and deadlines simultaneously

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building strong client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibilities
• Takes pride in mentoring and developing accounting professionals
• Enjoys solving complex accounting and business challenges
• Values collaboration and continuous learning
• Wants a clear path toward future advancement
• Enjoys balancing technical work with client-facing responsibilities

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 opportunities focus primarily on engagement execution and compliance.

This opportunity offers the ability to become a trusted business advisor while helping shape the future of the assurance practice. You'll work closely with leadership teams, guide developing professionals, and provide strategic insight that helps organizations strengthen financial reporting, improve operations, and achieve long-term success.

The combination of leadership responsibility, client visibility, professional development, and advancement potential makes this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced assurance professional ready to take the next step in their career.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected public accounting and advisory firm known for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to employee development. Through strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a focus on exceptional service, the firm provides professionals with the resources and support necessary to build rewarding and successful long-term careers.

If you're an Audit Manager, Audit Supervisor, or experienced Assurance professional seeking greater leadership responsibility, client exposure, and long-term career growth, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.