Senior Audit Manager

The Keystone Distinction Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Phoenix seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead client engagements and supervise staff. This growing, locally owned CPA and business advisory firm serves Manufacturing/Retail/Distribution, Restaurants, Construction, Real Estate and Estate clients.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with a base salary up to $140,000 DOE. Candidates should have CPA, 5+ years public accounting, and strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge to deliver high-quality financial statements and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5+ years public accounting experience
• Active CPA
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience with audits and reviews
• GAAP/GAAS/GAGAS understanding
• Experience in financial statement preparation

Responsibilities

• Perform field work of audits, reviews and compilations
• Prepare financial statements with full disclosures
• Plan, supervise and complete routine engagements
• Supervise other accountants (of varying levels of proficiency and experience)
• Review work performed by other accountants
• Develop new client relationships, and strengthen existing relationships
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Assist in firm administrative functions as needed

Skills

Audit management

Client relations

Staff supervision

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client, located in north central Phoenix and one of Arizona's largest, locally owned CPA and business advisory firms, is looking for a stellar Senior Audit Manager to join their team. This position will manage clients and staff and will work within several niches including Manufacturing/Retail/Distribution, Restaurants, Construction, Real Estate, and Individual/Estate/Gift.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and base salary up to $140,000 DOE.

We are looking for an audit manager which entails the following responsibilities:

• Perform field work of audits, reviews and compilations
• Prepare financial statements with full disclosures
• Plan, supervise and complete routine engagements
• Supervise other accountants (of varying levels of proficiency and experience)
• Review work performed by other accountants
• Develop new client relationships, and strengthen existing relationships
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Assist in firm administrative functions as needed

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degre in Accounting
• Minimum 5+ years public accounting experience
• Active CPA
• Self‑motivated
• Work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns
• A high understanding of GAAP and special purpose frameworks
• A high understanding of GAAS
• At least a limited understanding of GAGAS / Yellow Book
• Experience in financial statement compilation – both with and without notes
• Experience with financial statement audits and reviews