Audit Manager - Great Work-Life Balance

CyberCoders, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. in Brea, California is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead private-company engagements and mentor staff in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

You will oversee full audit cycles, supervise teams, review financial statements under US GAAP, and provide technical guidance to partners and clients.

This boutique firm emphasizes client relationships, process improvements, and hands-on staff development within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audit engagements for private-company clients.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS.
• Ability to coach staff and provide timely feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Supervise and coach senior and staff auditors.
• Review financial statements and footnote disclosures for accuracy.
• Research and resolve accounting issues with partners and client leadership.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and build trusted relationships.
• Contribute to internal initiatives and auditor training.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Team mentoring

Client relationship management

US GAAP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Join a growing, boutique CPA firm of about 20 people in Brea, California, where work-life integration is a core practice, not just a recruiting line. As an Audit Manager, you will have a direct impact on our clients and our team, leading private-company engagements and mentoring staff in a highly collaborative, tight-knit environment that completely bypasses the big-firm grind.

What you'll do

• Engagement Leadership: Lead full-cycle audit, review, and compilation engagements for a diverse portfolio of middle-market private clients.
• Team Development: Supervise, coach, and deliver timely, constructive feedback to senior and staff auditors to support their career progression.
• Quality Review: Review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letters in compliance with US GAAP and professional standards.
• Technical Guidance: Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues in collaboration with partners and client leadership.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary, day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted consultative relationships.
• Firm Impact: Collaborate on internal initiatives, including process improvements, audit tool optimization, and technical staff training.

What you need

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm, with a strong background in private company audits.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Credentials: Active CPA license is required.
• Technical Skills: Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and internal control frameworks.
• Leadership Style: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements seamlessly and coach a small team effectively.
• Communication: Strong communication skills for managing client expectations and collaborating with firm leadership.

Nice to have

• Industry Focus: Experience with middle-market owner-managed businesses across various Southern California industries.
• Tech Efficiency: Familiarity with modern audit software platforms in a paperless office environment.