Audit Manager - Lead Complex Engagements & Teams

Abacuspro; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional development

Job summary

Abacus is hiring an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality work papers and client service. Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO, you’ll oversee budgets, timelines, and staffing while collaborating with audit leadership to uphold standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA license, with experience managing multiple engagements and client communications in public accounting. Travel within the service area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license required (or equivalent active licensure as applicable).
• Experience managing audit engagements and reviewing workpapers in a public accounting environment.
• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously and leading client-facing communication (preferred).
• Experience with complex accounting/auditing areas (preferred).
• Experience mentoring and developing staff and seniors through structured coaching (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, including risk assessment, scope, staffing, and timeline development; align expectations with leadership and the client.
• Manage day-to-day execution across one or more concurrent engagements, including resource allocation, prioritization, and issue resolution.
• Review and approve critical workpapers, audit documentation, and engagement conclusions for quality, completeness, and compliance with firm methodology and standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and ensure effective delegation and follow-through.
• Identify and evaluate audit issues and risks; perform and/or oversee advanced analysis and develop supportable recommendations; escalate as needed.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, WIP awareness, and on-time delivery; communicate variances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and support client communications, including status updates, PBC management, and delivery readiness; support relationship maintenance and issue de-escalation.
• Participate in business development activities, networking, and proposal opportunities; identify opportunities to expand services and communicate those opportunities to partners.
• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; assist with implementation across the audit practice.
• Contribute to firm initiatives, process improvements, recruiting efforts, and training programs that strengthen the Audit practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

AdvanceFlow

Job description

Abacus is hiring an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality work papers and client service. Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO, you’ll oversee budgets, timelines, and staffing while collaborating with audit leadership to uphold standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA license, with experience managing multiple engagements and client communications in public accounting. Travel within the service area is expected.