Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Develop Talent

Abacus!; Springfield (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life/Long-Term Disability

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional growth opportunities (Be/

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Abacus is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our audit practice in the Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO area. You will lead engagement planning, manage multiple audits, review workpapers, and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The role requires CPA licensure and a strong background in public accounting, with experience in complex accounting areas and client-facing communication. Travel within the service area is expected, with standard office hours and peak-season demands.

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 (revenue recognition, business combinations, estimates, internal controls, etc.) (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; escalat 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

Audit management

Client communication

Project coordination

Review of workpapers

Accounting standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

AdvanceFlow

Job description

Abacus is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our audit practice in the Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO area. You will lead engagement planning, manage multiple audits, review workpapers, and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The role requires CPA licensure and a strong background in public accounting, with experience in complex accounting areas and client-facing communication. Travel within the service area is expected, with standard office hours and peak-season demands.