Audit Manager | Fast-Track to Leadership in Advisory, Hybrid

Goodwin Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive opportunity

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Executive coaching

Client exposure

Hybrid travel

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting in placing an Audit Manager in Dallas, Texas. You will lead external audit engagements for Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients, guiding teams from planning through execution and addressing complex accounting and reporting needs.

The role emphasizes accelerated career growth, exposure to advisory projects beyond traditional audit, collaboration with CFOs and controllers, and a hybrid work model with travel based on client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years external audit experience with Big Four or national firm.
• 3 busy seasons as Senior Audit Associate/Senior Auditor.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; financial modeling a plus.
• Lead projects for Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients from planning to execution.
• Support IPO readiness, M&A, carve-outs, and financial reporting transformations.
• Collaborate with CFOs and executives to solve complex accounting challenges.
• Travel 25–60% within market and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through execution.
• Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables.
• Support IPO readiness and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with CFOs and leaders on accounting solutions.

Skills

External audit

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting in placing an Audit Manager in Dallas, Texas. You will lead external audit engagements for Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients, guiding teams from planning through execution and addressing complex accounting and reporting needs.

The role emphasizes accelerated career growth, exposure to advisory projects beyond traditional audit, collaboration with CFOs and controllers, and a hybrid work model with travel based on client engagements.