Public Audit Senior Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Performance bonus potential

Partnership track potential

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an experienced Public Audit Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership for audit engagements across privately held businesses. You will manage multiple audits, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality client service while driving growth of the assurance practice.

The role requires a strong technical accounting background, excellent client relationships, and a passion for developing future leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Previous experience managing multiple audit engagements and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and develop future leaders.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with privately held middle-market companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through issuance.
• Serve as the primary advisor and relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Review financial statements and audit documentation to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, seniors, and staff accountants.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, scheduling, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional advisory and assurance services.
• Participate in business development activities and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and practice growth.
• Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Public Audit Senior Manager

Who

An established and growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead client engagements and mentor high-performing audit professionals.

What

Lead complex audit engagements, oversee client relationships, develop staff, and help drive the continued growth of the firm's assurance practice.

When

This is a full-time leadership opportunity available immediately.

Where

Metro Atlanta, Georgia with a hybrid work environment.

Why

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit leader to join a collaborative firm that values professional growth, client service, and long-term career advancement.

Office Environment

Hybrid office environment with a collaborative culture, modern technology, and flexibility to support work-life balance.

Salary

Competitive base salary plus performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, and partnership track potential.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Public Audit Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership for audit engagements serving privately held businesses across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, exceptional client relationship skills, and a passion for developing future leaders. This individual will manage multiple engagements simultaneously while ensuring exceptional client service and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through issuance.
• Serve as the primary advisor and relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Review financial statements and audit documentation to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, seniors, and staff accountants.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, scheduling, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional advisory and assurance services.
• Participate in business development activities and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and practice growth.
• Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Previous experience managing multiple audit engagements and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and develop future leaders.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with privately held middle-market companies preferred.