Audit Manager – Nonprofit Assurance

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Mentorship from partners

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a leading nonprofit-focused public accounting firm in Houston, seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning through issuance and act as a strategic advisor to a diverse nonprofit client portfolio.

You will mentor staff, shape engagement strategies and budgets, and collaborate with CFOs, CEOs, and boards while enjoying a balanced public accounting lifestyle with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting experience in external audit.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong engagement management and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Nonprofit industry experience is highly valued; however, strong audit professionals from other sectors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through financial reporting and issuance.
• Serve as the primary client contact and develop trusted relationships with organizational leadership.
• Collaborate directly with CFOs, CEOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and Boards.
• Develop engagement strategies, budgets, timelines, and staffing plans.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related deliverables.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and audit issues.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit staff and seniors.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining exceptional client service standards.
• Support the continued growth and success of a premier nonprofit assurance practice.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Job details

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a highly respected public accounting firm with a longstanding reputation for serving nonprofit organizations throughout the Houston market. For more than three decades, the firm has specialized in providing audit, tax, and advisory services exclusively to mission-driven organizations, building deep expertise within the nonprofit sector and becoming a trusted partner to hundreds of clients.

Unlike many larger firms, leadership remains actively involved in client engagements, creating an environment where collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service are central to the firm's culture. The organization has established itself as a premier destination for accounting professionals seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and sustainable work-life balance.

Why join us

This opportunity offers the rare combination of challenging client work, strong career development, and a genuinely manageable public accounting lifestyle.

• Exceptional work-life balance compared to traditional public accounting environments.
• Annual overtime typically averages only 5–10% throughout the year.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support both professional and personal priorities.
• Exposure to executive-level nonprofit leadership, including CFOs, CEOs, Controllers, and Boards of Directors.
• High-touch client relationships where you'll serve as a trusted advisor, not just an engagement manager.
• Specialized nonprofit expertise that differentiates you in the marketplace.
• Extensive internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners and senior leaders.
• A collaborative culture focused on professional growth and long-term career development.
• Clear advancement opportunities within an organization committed to promoting from within.
• Meaningful work supporting organizations that make a positive impact in their communities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Job details

We are partnering with a leading nonprofit-focused public accounting firm to identify an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing assurance practice.

This role offers the opportunity to lead audit engagements from planning through issuance while serving as a strategic advisor to a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in client service, staff development, and engagement execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through financial reporting and issuance.
• Serve as the primary client contact and develop trusted relationships with organizational leadership.
• Collaborate directly with CFOs, CEOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and Boards.
• Develop engagement strategies, budgets, timelines, and staffing plans.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related deliverables.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and audit issues.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit staff and seniors.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining exceptional client service standards.
• Support the continued growth and success of a premier nonprofit assurance practice.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting experience in external audit.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong engagement management and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Nonprofit industry experience is highly valued; however, strong audit professionals from other sectors are encouraged to apply.

What makes this opportunity different

Many public accounting firms talk about work-life balance. Few actually deliver it.

This firm has built its reputation not only on technical excellence and nonprofit expertise, but also on creating a sustainable environment where professionals can thrive personally and professionally. You'll work directly with mission-driven organizations, develop meaningful client relationships, receive hands-on mentorship from firm leadership, and build a long-term career without the excessive hours often associated with public accounting.

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