Audit Manager - CPA, Lead Public Accounting Engagements

Shift Pursuit; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements focused on multiemployer employee benefit plans and membership organizations. The role requires 7–10 years of public accounting experience, planning, executing, and supervising audits, and developing staff.

Travel is expected about 10% to PA, DC, and MD. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required and CPA designation is mandatory. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 7–10 years of public accounting experience.
• CPA license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review reports, opinions, management letters, and workpapers.
• Help develop audit plans and audit coordination with senior staff.
• Execute audit tests (internal control and substantive) using approved audit plans and standardized work papers.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervise, review, and develop team members; provide engagement staff with regular feedback and guidance.
• Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
• Approximately 10% overnight travel (PA, DC, MD with subject to change).
• Communicate with clients regarding audit related matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

Job description

Shift Pursuit is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements focused on multiemployer employee benefit plans and membership organizations. The role requires 7–10 years of public accounting experience, planning, executing, and supervising audits, and developing staff.

Travel is expected about 10% to PA, DC, and MD. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required and CPA designation is mandatory. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.