Senior Audit Manager: Lead Assurance & Local Growth in Latham

Launching Point; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in Latham, NY is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and guide the local team in delivering high-quality audits for diverse clients. The role emphasizes client service, staff development and a strong leadership presence within the office.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, ensure adherence to GAAP/GAAS, review work products, and mentor staff while coordinating with other offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting audit experience.
• Current or previous Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager title preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience managing engagements and reviewing financial statements and workpapers.
• Demonstrated client-management and staff-development experience.
• Strong communication, judgment and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work regularly from the Latham office.
• Capital Region residency or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit and assurance engagements.
• Review financial statements, workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Manage engagement schedules, staffing, budgets and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary contact for audit clients.
• Identify accounting, reporting and internal-control issues.
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Coordinate engagements across multiple offices.
• Provide a consistent leadership presence in the Latham office.
• Support client growth and broader firm initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Client management

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

Launching Point in Latham, NY is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and guide the local team in delivering high-quality audits for diverse clients. The role emphasizes client service, staff development and a strong leadership presence within the office.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, ensure adherence to GAAP/GAAS, review work products, and mentor staff while coordinating with other offices.