Senior Audit Manager

Aprio; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance CPA support

Discretionary incentive compensation

Wellness program

Remote and hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead client engagements and deliver meaningful results across a diverse client portfolio. You will oversee multiple audit projects, mentor staff, and partner with leadership to ensure top-tier service delivery.

This is a growth-focused role at a fast-growing firm with opportunities across Real Estate and other industries. You will play a pivotal role in client relations, business development, and overall engagement success while guiding junior

Qualifications

• Requires CPA licensure and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching staff accountants.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities for complex financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements and client projects.
• Communicate effectively with partners, staff, and clients regarding engagement expectations and status.
• Drive business development and contribute to firm growth; build trust-based client relationships.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit staff to support professional growth and performance.
• Travel approximately 15–20% to support client engagements.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead client engagements and deliver meaningful results across a diverse and growing portfolio of clients. In this role, you will oversee multiple audit projects, cultivate strong client and colleague relationships, and actively contribute to the continued growth of our firm. You will mentor and develop audit staff while partnering closely with firm leadership to ensure the highest standard of service delivery. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at a progressive, fast-growing firm where your expertise and leadership will directly shape client success.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to lead high-impact audit engagements across a diverse and expanding client portfolio.
• Direct influence on firm growth through business development and client relationship leadership.
• Platform to mentor and develop the next generation of audit professionals.
• Exposure to complex, specialized industries including Real Estate.
• Visibility and partnership with firm leadership in shaping service delivery excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements and client projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with partners, staff, and clients regarding engagement expectations, status updates, and key matters.
• Play an active role in business development, contributing to new client acquisition and firm growth.
• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit staff to support their professional growth and performance.
• Travel approximately 15–20% of the time to support client engagements.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA 7+ years of experience in public accounting
• Specialization in Real Estate; preferred Affordable Housing
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop staff accountants
• Strong analytical skills applied to financial statements and related financial information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to lead and work independently
• Preferred: Master's degree

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.