Senior Audit Manager — Full-Cycle, Hands-On Leader

gpac; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager for a high-volume public accounting assurance practice in Tampa, FL and surrounding markets. This hands-on role leads engagements from planning through final issuance, oversees teams, and builds client relationships to drive growth.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years of public accounting experience, a Florida CPA (or pursuing licensure), strong GAGAS/Yellow Book expertise, and a proven ability to develop business while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CPA or pursuing licensure.
• 7-10+ years of public accounting assurance experience.
• Proven high-volume engagement management experience.
• Full-cycle audit experience from planning through issuance.
• Willingness to remain hands-on and work in the trenches alongside the audit team.
• Demonstrated business development, referral, networking, and client growth success.
• Strong audit, internal control, risk assessment, compliance, and GAGAS/Yellow Book expertise.
• Excellent client communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and review multiple concurrent engagements from beginning to end hands-on.
• Oversee risk assessments, testing, controls, workpapers, and final reports.
• Ensure GAGAS/Yellow Book and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate fraud, waste, and abuse controls.
• Oversee specialized compliance engagements, including FEFP audits.
• Manage budgets, staffing, deadlines, and profitability.
• Serve as key client contact and resolve complex issues.
• Develop new business through referrals, networking, proposals, and relationships.
• Mentoring

Skills

Public accounting

Audit leadership

Engagement management

Full-cycle audit

Business development

Client communication

GAGAS/Yellow Book

Leadership

Hands-on audit

Education

CPA license (Florida)

Job description

gpac is seeking an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager for a high-volume public accounting assurance practice in Tampa, FL and surrounding markets. This hands-on role leads engagements from planning through final issuance, oversees teams, and builds client relationships to drive growth.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years of public accounting experience, a Florida CPA (or pursuing licensure), strong GAGAS/Yellow Book expertise, and a proven ability to develop business while mentoring staff.