Public Audit Manager or Audit Supervisor

Confidential Employer; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Public Audit Manager or Audit Supervisor. The role requires 5+ years in public accounting, with independent engagement leadership for at least a year.

You will manage full-cycle audits, prepare financial statements, and review disclosures, serving as the primary client contact. The office offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment with a hybrid schedule, strong mentorship, advancement potential, and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Experience leading engagements independently for at least 1 year.
• Ability to prepare financial statements.
• Experience reviewing financial statements is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures.
• Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Guide and mentor audit staff and seniors.
• Act as primary client contact, delivering excellent service and timely communication.

Skills

Audit leadership

Public accounting

GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Mentorship

Education

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Job description

Public Audit Manager or Audit Supervisor

Who:

An experienced auditor with 5+ years in public accounting who has led engagements for at least one year.

What:

Manage and run audits, prepare financials, and ideally review financial statements.

When:

Position is open now for professionals ready to step into a leadership role.

Where:

Chattanooga, TN

Why:

Join a firm offering strong mentorship, advancement potential, and leadership opportunities.

Office Environment:

Collaborative, growth-focused, and flexible with a hybrid schedule.

Salary:

Competitive compensation based on experience, with performance bonuses.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a skilled public auditor who is either currently at the supervisor or manager level—or ready to take that next step. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of audit experience and has been running jobs independently for at least a year. The ability to prepare financials is required, and experience reviewing financial statements is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle audit engagements, from planning to completion
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures
• Review workpapers and financials, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Guide and mentor audit staff and seniors
• Act as primary client contact, delivering excellent service and timely communication

Qualifications:

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ audit experience in public accounting
• Proven ability to manage engagements and lead teams
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit standards
• Ability to prepare and, ideally, review financial statements