Senior Audit Manager — Lead Engagements in Latham

Red Seal Recruiting; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. in Latham, NY seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and provide strong leadership within the local team. The role offers visibility, autonomy and potential advancement toward Principal or Partner.

The successful candidate will manage audits, review financial statements, ensure GAAP/GAAS compliance and coach staff, with residency in the Capital Region or relocation preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting audit experience.
• 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

Organization

Client management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Active CPA license (preferred)

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. in Latham, NY seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and provide strong leadership within the local team. The role offers visibility, autonomy and potential advancement toward Principal or Partner.

The successful candidate will manage audits, review financial statements, ensure GAAP/GAAS compliance and coach staff, with residency in the Capital Region or relocation preferred.