Audit Senior Manager - M&D

Staff Financial Group

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager in Nashville, TN. This full-time role involves leading and managing full-cycle audits, supervising audit teams, and enhancing client processes. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA certification. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The firm values collaboration and mentorship, aiming to support professional growth and firm success.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of audit experience in public accounting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and develop audit professionals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience hiring, developing, and leading audit professionals.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full‑cycle audits.
Supervise audit teams and enhance client processes.
Communicate engagement progress to clients.
Identify revenue-generating opportunities and support business development.
Evaluate engagement risks and resolve issues.
Review team work and ensure quality engagements.
Foster collaboration and staff development within the audit team.

Skills

Public accounting audit experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Audit Senior Manager - M&D - Nashville, TN

Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA.

What: Lead and manage full‑cycle audits, supervise audit teams, review work, and enhance client processes while delivering high‑quality engagements.

When: Full‑time opportunity available immediately.

Where: Nashville, TN

Why: To strengthen audit quality, develop staff, manage key client relationships, and support firm growth through leadership and client service excellence.

Office Environment: Collaborative, team‑driven, and focused on mentorship and professional growth.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Audit Senior Manager leads audit engagements from planning through completion while supervising, training, and motivating audit teams. This role involves evaluating processes, resolving complex issues, managing client relationships, monitoring engagement budgets, and supporting business development initiatives. The position plays a key part in performance management and staff development across the audit department.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business and communicate engagement economics clearly.
Own and monitor client relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative team environment and motivate staff through clear communication and leadership.
Provide regular updates to clients and shareholders on engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
Identify complex issues and propose creative, effective solutions.
Lead all phases of client engagements while managing multiple audit projects simultaneously.
Monitor budgets and billing by reviewing reports and communicating findings accurately.Delegate and review audit assignments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Support business development by identifying revenue‑generating opportunities.
Participate in performance management, including evaluating readiness for promotion.
Provide coaching, direction, and leadership to the audit team.
Review team qualifications and ensure assignments align with skills and experience.