Audit Sr. Manager, Financial Services

Baker Tilly (US); New Jersey; On-site; USD 122,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Iselin, NJ seeks an experienced audit leader to manage financial services engagements from planning through delivery. You will develop audit plans, supervise staff, review workpapers, and ensure compliance with standards while building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in financial services, a CPA, and proven leadership with private equity, hedge funds, or broker-dealers. Apply to join a firm offering growth, mentorship, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services audit with private equity, hedge funds, or broker-dealer experience.
• CPA required; active license.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Leadership experience with mentoring and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion for financial services clients.
• Develop audit plans, including risk assessments and audit strategy.
• Oversee the execution of audit procedures and ensure timely delivery of audit reports.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure documentation complies with professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and excellent service delivery.
• Provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improving financial reporting and internal controls.
• Address and resolve client issues promptly and effectively.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Advise clients on regulatory matters and best practices in financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor audit professionals while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the audit team.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e‑mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion for financial services clients.
• Develop audit plans, including risk assessments and audit strategy.
• Oversee the execution of audit procedures and ensure timely delivery of audit reports.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure documentation complies with professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and excellent service delivery.
• Provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improving financial reporting and internal controls.
• Address and resolve client issues promptly and effectively.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Advise clients on regulatory matters and best practices in financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor audit professionals while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the audit team.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in financial services industry with private equity, hedge fund, and broker-dealer background.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements specific to the financial services industry.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Great analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficient in using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

In New York, NY: pay rate range is $132,400 to $225,200

In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $127,100 to $216,200

In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $121,800 to $207,200