Hybrid Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Growth

Ascend Partner Firms; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Insurance Options

401(k) Matching

Discretionary Bonus

Professional Development

Job summary

Ascend is seeking an Audit Manager in a hybrid Pasadena or Irvine, CA office to lead assurance engagements across diverse clients. You will plan, supervise, and review fieldwork, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring GAAP/GAAS compliance.

The role requires CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, and the ability to travel to client locations; a Master’s in accounting is a plus. The firm offers professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an assurance department at a public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license.
• BA/BS degree in accounting or business from an accredited university.
• Experience working with privately held clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and lead engagement teams.
• Must be able to travel to client locations.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Holds overall responsibility for planning, execution, and completion of multiple concurrent assurance engagements.
• Manages engagement economics, including budgets, scheduling, billing, realization, and work-in-progress.
• Serves as the primary client relationship owner, delivering prompt, professional communication, anticipating client needs, and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Leads proposal development and business development activities, including client and prospect pursuits.
• Sources new business through net new opportunities, expansion of existing accounts, and cross-selling of firm services.
• Provides final review of engagement files and the work of seniors and staff before partner review.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates audit staff and seniors, including real-time coaching, technical review, on-the-job mentoring, and formal performance feedback.
• Contributes to firm-wide technical training and internal knowledge sharing.
• Publishes technical thought leadership content (e.g., articles, blog posts, webinars) on a regular basis.
• Applies and interprets GAAP/GAAS independently in live audit decisions and serves as a technical resource for the engagement team.
• Maintains quality standards across a portfolio of complex engagements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to firm culture and growth initiatives, including mentoring, recruiting, training, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Travel to client locations

Education

BA/BS in accounting or business

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

DAS

OnPoint PCR

OnPoint EBP

Suralink

DataSnipper

Trullion

AI platforms

Job description

Ascend is seeking an Audit Manager in a hybrid Pasadena or Irvine, CA office to lead assurance engagements across diverse clients. You will plan, supervise, and review fieldwork, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring GAAP/GAAS compliance.

The role requires CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, and the ability to travel to client locations; a Master’s in accounting is a plus. The firm offers professional development and a competitive benefits package.