Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Develop Talent

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

Job summary

Current in Springfield, MO is seeking an Audit Manager to lead high-quality audit engagements, manage engagement teams, and partner with leadership to maintain technical excellence and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and workpapers, while coaching staff, resolving issues, and supporting business development across the Audit practice. CPA required; based in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license required or equivalent active licensure.
• 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 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 and compliance with firm standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and ensure effective delegation.
• Identify and evaluate audit issues and risks; perform and/or oversee advanced analysis and develop recommendations.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, WIP awareness, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate client communications, including status updates, PBC management, and delivery readiness; support relationship maintenance and issue de-escalation.
• Participate in business development activities and proposals; identify opportunities to expand services.
• Stay current on auditing standards and adjust practice procedures accordingly.
• Contribute to firm initiatives and training programs to strengthen the Audit practice.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

AdvanceFlow

Job description

Current in Springfield, MO is seeking an Audit Manager to lead high-quality audit engagements, manage engagement teams, and partner with leadership to maintain technical excellence and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and workpapers, while coaching staff, resolving issues, and supporting business development across the Audit practice. CPA required; based in the US.