Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

GHJ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ is seeking an Audit Manager for their Los Angeles office, focused on nonprofit organizations. This role entails leading various audit engagements, managing workflow, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have over five years of public accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an active CPA license, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 – $160,000 and seeks individuals committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience, focusing on the nonprofit industry.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Demonstrated progression in technical expertise and client responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and assurance projects for nonprofit organizations.
• Manage engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and maintain strong operational understanding.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Technical research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

As an Audit Manager, you will serve as the liaison between our partner, the client, and the professional staff. You will manage multiple nonprofit/tax‑exempt auditing and assurance projects simultaneously, scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Your responsibilities include steering client relationships and fostering new business for the firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading audit, review, and compilation engagements for nonprofit organizations, including single audits for governmentally funded entities.
• Managing engagements from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Serving as the primary day‑to‑day contact for clients and maintaining a strong understanding of their operations, funding sources, and compliance environment.
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of seniors and staff to ensure quality and support professional development.
• Applying and maintaining technical expertise in nonprofit accounting and reporting, U.S. GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance. Familiarity with California state regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Monitoring engagement economics, communicating with partners on key developments, and addressing issues proactively.

What we need from you:

• Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including participation in career development programs to strengthen managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, with experience guiding and developing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising effectively with clients.
• Self‑motivation with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to being part of practice development efforts, including client relationship building, networking, and business development activities.

What skills & experience you'll bring to us:

• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience, with significant focus in the nonprofit industry, including Single Audits and other compliance engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, and active CPA license.
• Demonstrated progression in technical expertise, engagement leadership, and client responsibility.
• Strong technical research skills with the ability to apply authoritative guidance and provide sound accounting and compliance advice.
• Commitment to continuing professional education and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Estimated salary range: $135,000 – $160,000.

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally‑recognized basis, including: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co‑workers.