Senior Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Team Growth

Confidential Employer; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Nashville, TN seeks an Audit Senior Manager to lead engagement planning through completion, supervise audit teams, review work, and enhance client processes while delivering high-quality engagements.

The role focuses on performance management, staff development, and key client relationships, with a collaborative, mentorship-driven office environment. Immediate full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Proven success in developing or expanding client service opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience hiring, developing, and leading audit professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business and communicate engagement economics clearly.
• Own and monitor client relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and motivate staff through clear communication and leadership.
• Provide regular updates to clients and shareholders on engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Identify complex issues and propose creative, effective solutions.
• Lead all phases of client engagements while managing multiple audit projects simultaneously.
• Monitor budgets and billing by reviewing reports and communicating findings accurately.
• Delegate and review audit assignments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Support business development by identifying revenue-generating opportunities.
• Participate in performance management, including evaluating readiness for promotion.
• Provide coaching, direction, and leadership to the audit team.
• Review team qualifications and ensure assignments align with skills and experience.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Staff development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Job description

Confidential Employer in Nashville, TN seeks an Audit Senior Manager to lead engagement planning through completion, supervise audit teams, review work, and enhance client processes while delivering high-quality engagements.

The role focuses on performance management, staff development, and key client relationships, with a collaborative, mentorship-driven office environment. Immediate full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.