Audit Manager, Specialty Lending – Hybrid, CPA Lead

Confidential Employer; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Raleigh, NC is recruiting an Audit Manager for Specialty Lending. You will oversee full-cycle audits, supervise teams, and manage client relationships and engagement economics in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA, with strong communication, analytical skills, and a proven ability to develop staff and lead multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent public accounting audit experience.
• CPA certification is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience hiring, developing, and leading audit professionals.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of client operations and keep clients informed on engagement status and economics.
• Communicate engagement progress, issues, and resolutions clearly to clients.
• Stay current on audit practices and train the team on new methods and standards.
• Monitor billable hour budgets and analyze variances.
• Lead multiple audit and accounting projects simultaneously.
• Delegate and oversee assignments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve complex audit challenges with input from stakeholders.
• Create developmental plans for staff and evaluate progress.
• Provide coaching, training, and direction to the audit team.
• Support business development through networking, community involvement, and professional events.
• Build and maintain exceptional client relationships.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and celebrate team successes.
• Deliver constructive performance feedback and support promotion readiness assessments.

Skills

Public accounting audit

CPA certification

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Confidential Employer in Raleigh, NC is recruiting an Audit Manager for Specialty Lending. You will oversee full-cycle audits, supervise teams, and manage client relationships and engagement economics in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA, with strong communication, analytical skills, and a proven ability to develop staff and lead multiple engagements.