Audit Manager or Senior Manager (PCAOB)

Weaver; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

Weaver seeks an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to lead and manage audits for commercial entities under PCAOB standards. You will plan, assess risk, execute, report, and complete engagements while guiding teams and maintaining client relationships.

In this role you will ensure high-quality delivery, oversee budgets and timelines, and provide technical accounting guidance on complex areas. CPA is required; 6+ years of public accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA required.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with PCAOB audit exposure.
• Experience auditing SEC registrants and working with SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for commercial entities from planning through completion.
• Serve as primary client contact and quality reviewer for engagements.
• Ensure high-quality audit delivery and adherence to PCAOB standards.
• Oversee engagement teams, budgets, timelines, and client relationships.

Skills

PCAOB auditing

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in accounting

CPA

Tools

AuditBoard

CaseWare

IDEA

ACL

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Position Profile

The Audit Manager or Senior Manager is responsible for leading and managing audit engagements for commercial entities in accordance with PCAOB standards. This role involves overseeing the entire audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, execution, reporting, and completion. The Audit Manager or Senior Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, ensures high-quality audit delivery, manages engagement teams, and provides technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters.

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA required
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with significant PCAOB audit exposure, including audits of commercial entities in industries such as Consumer Products, Retail & E-Commerce, Manufacturing & Distribution, Technology, Professional & Business Services, and Hospitality
• Deep understanding of PCAOB auditing standards, risk assessment, internal controls, and ICFR
• Experience auditing SEC registrants and working with SEC reporting requirements (10-Ks, 10-Qs, and related filings)
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 compliance and audits of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• End-to-end audit experience, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and engagement completion
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements, budgets, timelines, and client relationships simultaneously
• Strong experience with complex accounting areas, technical accounting research, and significant audit judgments
• Experience reviewing and supervising audit documentation to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards and inspection expectations
• Proficiency with audit technology and data analytics tools (e.g., AuditBoard, CaseWare, IDEA, ACL, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar platforms)
• Experience evaluating and testing IT General Controls (ITGCs) and key business process controls
• Experience auditing complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), stock compensation, goodwill and intangible assets, and significant accounting estimates

Key Qualities

• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills
• Ability to serve as the primary client contact and trusted business advisor
• Exceptional project management, organization, and communication skills
• High level of accountability, ownership, and decision‑making capability
• Ability to effectively navigate complex technical accounting and auditing matters while maintaining client service excellence

Weaver Benefits

• Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!
• We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department.
• Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.

Learn more here - Weaver benefits.

WeaverLEAD

WeaverLEAD We Are Committed To Investing In The Strength Of Our Team. That Is Why We Have Created An Internal Leadership Coaching Program To Train Leaders To Support Other Leaders At Every Level Of The Organization. The Goal Of WeaverLEAD Is To Inspire The Growth And Development Of Our Leaders By

Leaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual’s growth as a leader.

Engaging the coaching mindset at work with new ways of thinking about challenges and opportunities.

Adapting to the transformation that takes place as a result of participating in the program.

Developing yourself and others with coaching competencies to create a firm-wide culture of coaching.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.