Lead Audit Manager - Latham Office, Growth & Ownership

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Senior Audit Manager for our Latham, NY office to lead assurance engagements and provide seasoned leadership. You will manage audits for clients across the firm and guide the local team, strengthening office culture and supporting growth.

The successful candidate will oversee engagement quality, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-office efforts, with potential advancement toward Principal or Partner. This is a direct-hire, on-site opportunity in the Capital Region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting audit experience.
• Current or previous Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager title preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience managing engagements and reviewing financial statements and workpapers.
• Demonstrated client-management and staff-development experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit and assurance engagements.
• Review financial statements, workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Manage engagement schedules, staffing, budgets and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary contact for audit clients.
• Identify accounting, reporting and internal-control issues.
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Coordinate engagements across multiple offices.
• Provide a consistent leadership presence in the Latham office.
• Support client growth and broader firm initiatives.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client management

Staff development

Communication

Strong judgment

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Senior Audit Manager for our Latham, NY office to lead assurance engagements and provide seasoned leadership. You will manage audits for clients across the firm and guide the local team, strengthening office culture and supporting growth.

The successful candidate will oversee engagement quality, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-office efforts, with potential advancement toward Principal or Partner. This is a direct-hire, on-site opportunity in the Capital Region.