Audit Manager

Join a premier mid-sized CPA firm in Parsippany, NJ where you will lead high-quality private company audits, serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, and follow a defined path toward partnership.

What you'll do

• Lead multiple concurrent audit engagements - planning through issuance - for a diverse portfolio of closely held businesses and middle-market private companies across various industries.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for each client, advising business owners and executives on financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic business matters.
• Review and sign off on audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosure notes, maintaining the firm's high standards for GAAP and GAAS compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and deliver timely performance feedback to audit seniors and associates, actively developing the next generation of firm leadership.
• Manage engagement economics end-to-end: budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation across your book of engagements.
• Identify internal control weaknesses and operational improvements for clients and communicate findings clearly to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with firm partners on practice development, client retention, and identifying service expansion opportunities.

What you need

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on financial statement audits for private companies.
• Active CPA license (required).
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle audit engagements and lead staff teams within a CPA firm environment.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and private-company financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to work on-site in Parsippany, NJ.

Nice to have

• Experience across multiple private-company industries (e.g., manufacturing, real estate, professional services, construction).
• Prior involvement in firm business development or client proposal processes.
• Familiarity with audit technology platforms used by mid-sized regional firms.
• Experience mentoring staff toward promotion-ready performance levels.

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $145,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with firm matching contribution.
• Generous PTO and paid firm holidays.
• Busy-season hours that are meaningfully below 4 and large national firm averages.
• Defined career-progression framework with an accelerated, transparent path to partnership.
• Continuous professional development and CPE support.

Location & schedule

Parsippany, NJ (Morris County / Greater NYC metro area) - On-site, Full-time

This role is based at the firm's Parsippany office. Candidates should be commutable to this location.

About & how to apply

We are a Parsippany-based CPA firm that pairs the technical depth and client caliber of a large national practice with the culture, mentorship, and agility of a close-knit regional firm. We invest in our people and promote from within - this role is a genuine stepping stone to the partnership track.