Senior Assurance Manager — Audit Leadership & Growth

Sorren; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Winter break (Dec 24 – Jan 1)

Parental leave (after one year)

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Team events and celebrations

Benefits for 30+ hours per week

Job summary

Sorren is seeking a seasoned assurance professional to lead complex audits, reviews, and procedures for diverse clients in our Wilmington office. You will guide strategy, manage budgets and staffing, and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.

With 5–10 years in assurance and a CPA-eligible background, you’ll collaborate with clients and teams to optimize risk management, financial reporting, and process improvements while meeting aggressive deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in assurance-related work.
• CPA license or eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Expertise in audit standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex engagements and align with firm goals.
• Proficiency in audit software and related tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor team members and collaborate with clients.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple engagements effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Analytical thinking to address complex audit and accounting issues.
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of complex assurance projects, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Apply expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks to evaluate audit risks and guide strategy.
• Plan engagements by managing budgets, staffing, and scope of work, revising programs as necessary.
• Supervise, train, and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback to ensure growth and performance.
• Monitor project completion to ensure team productivity, profitability, and adherence to audit objectives.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit programs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assess findings, classify control deficiencies, and prepare management and governance letters for clients.
• Prepare proposals for new assurance work, setting realistic and profitable fee structures.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to address project statuses and audit issues.
• Foster and develop meaningful client relationships to ensure expectations are clearly defined and met.
• Participate in professional development through training sessions and independent learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills to prioritize engagements and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.
• Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual and team performance and overall firm productivity.

Skills

GAAP

Auditing

Leadership

Client relationships

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA eligible

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren is seeking a seasoned assurance professional to lead complex audits, reviews, and procedures for diverse clients in our Wilmington office. You will guide strategy, manage budgets and staffing, and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.

With 5–10 years in assurance and a CPA-eligible background, you’ll collaborate with clients and teams to optimize risk management, financial reporting, and process improvements while meeting aggressive deadlines.