Audit Manager

Join a well-established, 100+ person CPA firm in downtown Dallas where you get the client variety and resources of a large firm-without the impersonal culture or punishing busy seasons of a national shop. As an Audit Manager , you will play a critical role in leading engagements, driving client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of staff in a firm that actively invests in its people.

What you'll do

• Engagement Oversight: Manage full-cycle audit, review, and compilation engagements for a diverse portfolio of middle-market clients.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and coach senior and staff auditors, delivering timely, constructive feedback to drive professional growth.
• Quality Assurance: Review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letters to ensure compliance with US GAAP and professional standards.
• Technical Consulting: Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a primary client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring engagements stay on schedule and within budget.
• Firm Development: Contribute to internal initiatives including technical training, quality control reviews, and firm-wide process improvements.

What you need

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm, including previous supervisory or senior-level experience.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Credentials: Active CPA license is required for this management-level role.
• Technical Skills: Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and internal control frameworks.
• Leadership Ability: Proven track record of managing multiple engagements simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and leading team members.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for high-level client and partner interactions.

Nice to have

• Market Expertise: Specialized experience with middle-market industries or owner-managed businesses.
• Tech Savvy: Advanced familiarity with common audit software platforms and data analytics tools.

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $130,000 to $155,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a competitive firm matching contribution.
• Time Off: Generous PTO bank plus paid firm holidays.
• Professional Growth: Full reimbursement for CPE credits and professional society dues.
• Flexibility: True hybrid schedule for an optimal work-life balance.

Location & schedule

• Location: Downtown Dallas, Texas (Hybrid).
• Schedule: Full-time position with standard business hours. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement blending remote and in-office days each week to maximize both collaboration and personal flexibility, featuring highly manageable busy-season expectations.

About & how to apply

We are a growing, mid-sized CPA firm that pairs technical rigor with genuine mentorship and a culture where people stay and advance. If you are ready to step into a key leadership role and build a career with a firm that knows your name, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

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Telecommute