Senior Audit Manager

The Bexar Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bexar Company in Dallas seeks an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead engagements, develop teams, strengthen client relationships and contribute to firm growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public accounting, extensive audit leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and an active U.S. CPA license. You will oversee planning, execution and quality while enabling technology-driven efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience.
• Active U.S. CPA license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Extensive experience leading audit engagements across industries.
• Experience implementing new accounting standards.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and team development.
• Ability to leverage AI, automation and data analytics to improve audit efficiency.
• Networking with DFW-area clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit/attest engagements across industries and client types.
• Serve as trusted advisor, developing client relationships and understanding needs.
• Apply GAAP and auditing standards to complex matters.
• Assist clients with new accounting standards implementations.
• Oversee engagement planning, execution, review and completion with high quality.
• Mentor, coach and develop audit staff and seniors.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation and data analytics to improve efficiency.
• Contribute to firm initiatives, practice development and growth beyond engagement.
• Support business development and expand client relationships.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team development

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

AI & data analytics awareness

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Experience: 10+ years of public accounting experience

License: Active U.S. CPA license required

Position Overview

A well-established public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to join its Dallas team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned public accounting professional who is ready to take on significant responsibility leading audit engagements, developing teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of the firm.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of public accounting experience, extensive audit leadership experience, strong technical GAAP knowledge, and an active U.S. CPA license.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage audit and attest engagements across multiple industries and client types.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, developing strong relationships and understanding their business and accounting needs.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards to complex client matters.
• Assist clients with the implementation and application of new accounting standards.
• Oversee engagement planning, execution, review, and completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop audit staff and seniors.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, data analytics, and technology to improve audit and attest engagement efficiency.
• Contribute to firm initiatives, practice development, and process improvements beyond individual engagement responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support business development efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant audit experience.
• Active U.S. CPA license required. Foreign CPA equivalents will not meet the requirements for this position.
• Extensive experience leading audit engagements across multiple industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including experience helping clients implement new accounting standards.
• Familiarity with using AI and emerging technology to improve audit efficiency and engagement delivery.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Demonstrated contributions to a firm or practice beyond day-to-day engagement execution.
• Strong client-facing presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to firm growth.
• An established network of DFW-area clients, referral sources, and business professionals is a plus.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

This is more than a traditional Audit Manager role. The firm is looking for a senior-level audit professional who can lead engagements, develop people, advise clients, and contribute to the growth of the practice.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to operate with significant autonomy and visibility while helping shape client relationships, team development, technology adoption, and the continued growth of the firm.