Audit Manager – Public Accounting

Orionplacement; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Kennett Square, PA is seeking an experienced public accounting professional to supervise audits and lead engagements on-site with flexible hybrid options. This leadership role offers a clear path to ownership, mentorship of junior accountants, and collaboration with tax professionals to deliver high-quality client service across audit, tax, and advisory.

Join a close-knit team that values ideas and contributions and helps you grow toward ownership while maintaining

Qualifications

• 4+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience supervising audit engagements and reviewing audit workpapers.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, and auditing standards.
• Experience with individual or business tax preparation or review is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Ability to work regularly from our Kennett Square office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits from planning through completion.
• Supervise audit teams, review workpapers, and ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior accountants while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and provide practical financial and business guidance.
• Collaborate with our tax professionals on tax preparation, review, and planning matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, strengthen client service, and support firm growth.
• Work closely with firm leadership and contribute to the long-term success of our practice.

Job description

Pay: $135,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Path to Ownership: Grow your career with the potential to become a future firm owner.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of audit engagements, mentor talented accountants, and make a meaningful impact.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy an office-focused role with flexibility based on your experience and the team's needs.
• Variety & Challenge: Work across audit, tax, and advisory services while building lasting client relationships.
• Your Expertise Matters: Join a close-knit team where your ideas, leadership, and contributions are genuinely valued.

Location

Kennett Square, PA | On-Site with Hybrid Flexibility

We value in-person collaboration and prefer someone who enjoys being part of the office team. However, we're open to discussing a flexible hybrid arrangement for the right candidate. Fully remote work is not available for this leadership position.

Note

We're looking for an experienced public accounting professional who can confidently supervise audit engagements and review the work of other accountants. Experience in both audit and tax is especially valuable, although strong audit leaders with some tax exposure are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established CPA firm dedicated to helping businesses and organizations succeed through exceptional accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services. Our team believes in building genuine client relationships, delivering thoughtful financial guidance, and creating opportunities for professionals to grow. We're looking for a future leader who wants to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

• Lead and manage financial statement audits from planning through completion.
• Supervise audit teams, review workpapers, and ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior accountants while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and provide practical financial and business guidance.
• Collaborate with our tax professionals on tax preparation, review, and planning matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, strengthen client service, and support firm growth.
• Work closely with firm leadership and contribute to the long-term success of our practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience supervising audit engagements and reviewing audit workpapers.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, and auditing standards.
• Experience with individual or business tax preparation or review is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Ability to work regularly from our Kennett Square office.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We're more than just a place to build your resume. We're a place to build your future. You'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, direct access to leadership, opportunities to shape how we work, and the potential for long-term advancement into ownership.

If you're an experienced auditor ready for greater responsibility, professional growth, and a team that values your expertise, we'd love to meet you!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance