Senior Assurance Manager

Wertz & Associates; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO + paid holidays

Flexible work environment + summer Fr

Clear path to Partner

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Assurance Manager to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements, and to serve as the primary relationship owner for key clients.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, driving business development, overseeing budgets and timelines, and delivering technical leadership on GAAP and auditing standards, with a clear path to Partnership in a growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 8+ years of public accounting assurance experience.
• Proven experience leading large engagements and managing teams.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and auditing standards.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Review workpapers and deliverables for standards compliance.
• Serve as senior advisor and primary relationship owner for key clients.
• Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and senior staff.
• Drive business development, identify opportunities, and lead proposals.
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, and execution.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex accounting and audit issues.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

GAAP expertise

Auditing standards

Mentoring

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Job description

Senior Assurance Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are partnered with a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory firm experiencing strong, sustained growth and seeking a Senior Assurance Manager to join their St. Louis team. This firm is known for its collaborative, people-first culture, strong leadership, and clear pathway to Partnership.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee multiple audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Review workpapers and deliverables to ensure compliance with professional standards
• Serve as a senior advisor and primary relationship owner for key clients
• Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and senior staff
• Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities and leading proposals
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, and overall execution
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex accounting and audit issues

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 8+ years of public accounting assurance experience
• Proven experience leading large engagements and managing teams
• Strong technical expertise in GAAP and auditing standards
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Flexible work environment + summer Fridays
• Clear path to Partner within a growing firm