Audit Manager - M&D/Technology

NorthPoint Search Group; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Firm in Columbia, SC is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audits from planning to completion. This role requires leading teams, managing engagements, and enhancing audit processes while maintaining client relationships.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule at a confidential firm location. CPA certification and 5+ years of public accounting experience are required to drive high-quality audit delivery and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of recent audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Experience in M&D or technology-related industries preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience hiring, developing, and leading audit professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit engagements and ensure clear communication with clients.
• Maintain knowledge of client operations and engagement economics.
• Guide and educate teams on evolving audit practices.
• Manage billable hour budgets and analyze variances.
• Lead multiple audit and accounting projects with high accuracy.
• Delegate and review work to ensure efficient, high-quality deliverables.
• Research and resolve complex audit challenges with stakeholders.
• Develop plans and assess progress for team members.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback and on-the-job training.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business development.
• Participate in recruiting for staff.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Audit Manager

• M&D/Technology
• Columbia, SC

Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA.

What: Oversee full-cycle audits, lead teams, manage engagements, and enhance audit processes while maintaining excellent client relationships.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Hybrid schedule within a confidential firm location.

Why: To drive high-quality audit delivery, mentor audit staff, and support the firm’s growth through client service and practice development.

Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, growth-focused, and supportive of work–life balance.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience.

Position Overview:

The Audit Manager leads audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. This role includes managing multiple projects, supervising teams, improving audit methodologies, and supporting staff development while maintaining confidentiality around the employer's identity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee audit engagements and ensure clear communication with clients throughout the process.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of client operations and ensure effective engagement economics.
• Guide and educate teams on evolving audit practices and specialty areas.
• Manage billable hour budgets and analyze variances.
• Lead multiple audit and accounting projects simultaneously with high accuracy.
• Delegate and review work to support efficient and high-quality deliverables.
• Research and resolve complex audit challenges with stakeholder input.
• Build developmental plans and assess progress for team members.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business development efforts through networking and community involvement.
• Participate in recruiting efforts for new and experienced staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of recent audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Experience in M&D or technology-related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to grow client relationships or expand services.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience hiring, developing, and leading audit professionals.