Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Grow the Team

UHY Advisors National Specialty Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work environment

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UHY Advisors National Specialty Services in Houston seeks an Audit Manager to lead planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements. You will guide senior staff, ensure timelines and budgets are met, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering strategic insights to improve processes and reporting.

You will collaborate with partners to develop audit strategies, allocate resources, review complex findings, and mentor junior staff to uphold high-quality standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant audit experience.
• 5+ years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• CPA license is required; equivalent certifications are required for IT audit.
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement.
• Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, including senior and staff, in planning, executing, and concluding audit engagements.
• Ensure adherence to engagement timelines, budgets, and firm standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact for audit engagements.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients for improving financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with partners and directors to develop comprehensive audit strategies and plans addressing client risks and objectives.
• Oversee allocation of resources, assignment of roles, and development of audit programs.
• Conduct complex audit procedures, review workpapers, and assess findings to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends; apply to engagements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff and senior team members; conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of audit documentation and conclusions; implement best practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firm's client base and service offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Engagement management

Client relationships

Audit planning

Technical accounting

Mentorship

Budgeting & timelines

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

CPE compliance

Job description

UHY Advisors National Specialty Services in Houston seeks an Audit Manager to lead planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements. You will guide senior staff, ensure timelines and budgets are met, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering strategic insights to improve processes and reporting.

You will collaborate with partners to develop audit strategies, allocate resources, review complex findings, and mentor junior staff to uphold high-quality standards and