Senior Manager, Private Audit

Onus Talent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of paid time off

20+ paid holidays

CPA license and CPE fees covered

Full health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Graduate studies tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A respected CPA firm in San Jose is hiring a Senior Manager for Private Audit. This position involves leading audit engagements, managing audit teams, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years in public accounting with expertise in private company audits and strong leadership skills. Benefits include generous paid time off, full health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in private company audits.
• At least 4 years of experience managing audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and SEC regulations.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and SEC regulations.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead private audit engagements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring timely project completion.
• Provide expert guidance on financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Develop junior staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Stay current with industry regulations and apply best practices to client engagements.
• Identify risks and offer improvement solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with other service lines to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Skills

Leadership

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the job Senior Manager, Private Audit

Senior Manager, Private Audit

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded CPA firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Manager in private Audit to lead and manage audit engagements for private companies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of top-tier audit and advisory services, overseeing audit teams, and acting as the primary liaison between clients and the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead private audit engagements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and relevant SEC regulations.
• Manage and mentor audit teams, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reviewing audit work to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide expert guidance on financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and business process improvements.
• Develop junior staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Stay current with industry regulations and apply best practices to client engagements.
• Identify risks and offer improvement solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with other service lines to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in private company audits.
• At least 4 years of experience managing audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and SEC regulations.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Preferred Background

Experience at top accounting firms, such as Big 4 (EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte) or mid‑sized firms (RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, Moss Adams, etc.).

Benefits

• 5 weeks of paid time off
• 20+ paid holidays
• CPA license and CPE fees covered
• Full health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Graduate studies tuition reimbursement for qualified programs
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

We believe diversity fuels innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected status. Let’s build a brighter future together.