Audit Manager – Manufacturing/Retail/Distribution

Software Placement Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements, mentor staff, and expand client relationships across Manufacturing/Retail/Distribution, Restaurants, Construction, Real Estate, and Estates. The role focuses on audit quality and building firm capabilities.

Responsibilities include managing audits end-to-end, reviewing fieldwork, and supervising accounting staff, with a hybrid, full-time schedule and a base salary up to $140,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA Candidate in process.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and OCBOA.
• Strong understanding of GAAS.
• At least a limited understanding of GAGAS / Yellow Book.
• Experience with financial statement compilation, both with and without notes.
• Experience with financial statement audits and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage audits from start to finish.
• Review field work of audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Review financial statements with full disclosures.
• Plan, supervise, and complete routine engagements.
• Supervise other accountants of varying levels of proficiency and experience.
• Develop new client relationships and strengthen existing relationships.
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Assist with firm administrative functions as needed.

Skills

Audit management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Education

CPA or CPA Candidate

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ | Schedule: full-time, hybrid | Compensation: base salary up to $140,000 DOE

Overview

A well-established, locally owned CPA and business advisory firm in the north central Phoenix area is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements and mentor staff across a range of industry niches, including Manufacturing/Retail/Distribution, Restaurants, Construction, Real Estate, and Individual/Estate/Gift. This role is central to maintaining audit quality while growing client relationships and firm capabilities.

What you'll do

• Manage audits from start to finish
• Review field work of audits, reviews, and compilations
• Review financial statements with full disclosures
• Plan, supervise, and complete routine engagements
• Supervise other accountants of varying levels of proficiency and experience
• Develop new client relationships and strengthen existing relationships
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Assist with firm administrative functions as needed

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years public accounting experience
• CPA or CPA Candidate in process
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns
• Strong understanding of GAAP and OCBOA
• Strong understanding of GAAS
• At least a limited understanding of GAGAS / Yellow Book
• Experience with financial statement compilation, both with and without notes
• Experience with financial statement audits and reviews

  Compensation and benefits

  • Base salary up to $140,000 DOE
  • Hybrid work schedule

  Why this role

  This is an opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of audit engagements across multiple industries, with a hybrid schedule and a competitive base salary up to $140,000 DOE.