Audit Manager — Hands-on Leader, CPA, Client Focus

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking an experienced Audit Senior/Manager to lead audit engagements in a collaborative public accounting team. You will oversee fieldwork, manage audit staff, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering engagements on schedule.

The role demands a hands-on leader with independent work style and strong technical skills, offering significant client exposure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7+ years of audit and accounting experience within public accounting.
• Progressive supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong client-service skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting/audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Some tax experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion and communicate with staff, managers, partners, and clients.
• Manage audit fieldwork, schedules, and assigned team members to meet engagement deadlines.
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support engagements for nonprofit, for-profit, employee benefit plans, construction, and entrepreneurial businesses.
• Review staff work, provide guidance, and assist with team development.
• Research accounting issues, evaluate internal procedures, and identify risks.
• Investigate irregularities and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
• Prepare initial drafts of audit reports and related financial statements.
• Participate in regular client meetings and travel locally as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Peyton Resource Group is seeking an experienced Audit Senior/Manager to lead audit engagements in a collaborative public accounting team. You will oversee fieldwork, manage audit staff, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering engagements on schedule.

The role demands a hands-on leader with independent work style and strong technical skills, offering significant client exposure and growth opportunities.