Audit Manager - Public Accounting

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead external audits for a portfolio of clients. The role focuses on hands-on audit delivery, staff development and strong client relationships.

The position emphasizes managing engagements from planning through completion, with a preference for CPA holders and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS. This is predominantly onsite with significant client-facing work.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in external audit within a U.S. public accounting firm.
• Current or recent experience at Audit Manager level, or significant Senior Auditor experience with demonstrated engagement leadership.
• Proven ability to manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS and relevant professional auditing standards.
• Experience reviewing audit working papers and financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior audit professionals.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work at least four days per week in the office or at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage external audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee audit fieldwork, review working papers and resolve technical accounting and audit issues.
• Lead engagement planning, risk assessments and audit procedures.
• Review financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines and overall workflow.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations and engagement progress to clients and senior leadership.
• Supervise, coach and mentor audit associates and senior auditors.
• Review staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, engagement efficiency and client service.
• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership to ensure successful engagement delivery.
• Contribute to client relationship development and potential business growth opportunities.

Skills

External audit leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Manager - Public Accounting

Location: Houston, Texas
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Experience Level: Audit Manager / Experienced Assurance Manager
Work Model: Predominantly onsite and client-facing (minimum 4 days per week)
CPA: Preferred

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established CPA firm in Houston, Texas, seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its assurance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional who enjoys leading audit engagements, developing junior staff and building meaningful relationships with clients.

The firm places a strong emphasis on hands-on client service, collaborative teamwork and in-person audit delivery.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing audit engagements, maintaining high technical standards and supporting the continued development of the audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage external audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery.

• Oversee audit fieldwork, review working papers and resolve technical accounting and audit issues.

• Lead engagement planning, risk assessments and audit procedures.

• Review financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines and overall workflow.

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.

• Communicate audit findings, recommendations and engagement progress to clients and senior leadership.

• Supervise, coach and mentor audit associates and senior auditors.

• Review staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, engagement efficiency and client service.

• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership to ensure successful engagement delivery.

• Contribute to client relationship development and potential business growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong experience in external audit within a U.S. public accounting firm.

• Current or recent experience at Audit Manager level, or significant Senior Auditor experience with demonstrated engagement leadership.

• Proven ability to manage audit engagements from planning through completion.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS and relevant professional auditing standards.

• Experience reviewing audit working papers and financial statements.

• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior audit professionals.

• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

• Experience managing engagement budgets, staffing and deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, client-facing environment.

• Willingness to work at least four days per week in the office or at client sites.

Preferred Experience

• Nonprofit and not-for-profit audit engagements.

• Single Audits and Uniform Guidance.

• Yellow Book / Government Auditing Standards.

• Employee benefit plan audits.

• Compilation and review engagements.

• Experience presenting audit findings to senior management or boards.

• Exposure to engagement profitability, realization, billing and business development.

• Experience with audit and accounting software such as CaseWare, CCH or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• CPA designation preferred; licensing requirements to be confirmed.

• Relevant public accounting audit experience is essential.

• Candidates with strong management-level experience and the ability to lead multiple engagements are encouraged to apply.

Work Arrangement

This is a predominantly onsite and field-based opportunity.

The firm values face-to-face collaboration with clients and audit teams. Managers are expected to spend at least four days per week working at client locations or in the Houston office.

Candidates should be comfortable traveling to local client sites and working closely with their teams during audit engagements.

This is not a fully remote position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience and responsibilities.

• Opportunity to work directly with experienced Partners and audit leadership.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of assurance clients.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Additional benefits: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Audit Manager who enjoys being involved in the full audit process rather than working in a purely administrative management role.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead engagements, maintain direct client relationships, mentor developing auditors and contribute to the continued success of an established Houston CPA practice.

If you're looking for a hands‑on audit leadership position with strong client exposure and opportunities for professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.