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Software Placement Group, SPG; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Fast track to Director/Partnership

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Assurance and Advisory team. The role focuses on managing engagements, client relationships, and mentoring staff in a hybrid work setting.

You will oversee all phases of audit and review engagements for multiple projects, keeping partners informed and ensuring budgets and schedules align with firm standards. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Current and valid CPA license

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements across multiple simultaneous projects
• Maintain ongoing client contact and develop thorough knowledge of client operations and control systems
• Keep engagement Directors or Partners informed of key developments, issues, and recommended solutions
• Demonstrate strong technical skills and adherence to professional and firm standards
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled and staffed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approach
• Create, track, and manage budgets for assigned engagements; explain overruns and identify scope expansion opportunities
• Anticipate problem areas and address engagement-related questions proactively
• Review financial statements and other client deliverables
• Direct, train, supervise, and review work performed by senior and staff accountants
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and periodic counseling
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts

Skills

Audit management

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Location: Woodland Hills, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A progressive regional CPA firm with a strong State and Local Government practice is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Assurance and Advisory team. This role offers a fast track to Director/Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate. The Manager will serve as a key liaison between partners, clients, and staff, playing a central role in engagement management and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements across multiple simultaneous projects
• Maintain ongoing client contact and develop thorough knowledge of client operations and control systems
• Keep engagement Directors or Partners informed of key developments, issues, and recommended solutions
• Demonstrate strong technical skills and adherence to professional and firm standards
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled and staffed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approach
• Create, track, and manage budgets for assigned engagements; explain overruns and identify scope expansion opportunities
• Anticipate problem areas and address engagement-related questions proactively
• Review financial statements and other client deliverables
• Direct, train, supervise, and review work performed by senior and staff accountants
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and periodic counseling
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, specifically auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Current and valid CPA license

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to lead teams and work effectively as a team member
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines efficiently
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GASB standards
• Significant experience conducting audits under GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review, and train staff and senior associates
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Director/Partnership within a progressive regional CPA firm, along with a hybrid work environment, reasonable work-life balance, and relocation assistance.