Audit Manager, Assurance ServicesA Leading Public Accounting FirmLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FL and West Palm Beach, FL
Salary: $110,000 - $140,000
Position OverviewOur Firm is seeking an accomplished and licensed
Audit Manager to join our dynamic Assurance team across our Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach offices. This key leadership role is responsible for the overall successful execution of audit and assurance engagements. The Audit Manager directly oversees the workflow, ensures the delivery of high-quality service, manages team performance, and maintains effective, long-term relationships with senior client leadership.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesEngagement Oversight and Quality Control- Lead and direct the full lifecycle of complex audit and assurance engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, report issuance, and conclusion.
- Serve as the primary technical reviewer, ensuring that all audit activities strictly adhere to firm standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and all applicable accounting frameworks, including GAAP and FASB regulations.
- Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure engagements are completed efficiently and within stipulated schedules.
- Participate actively in internal discussions related to the continuous development and enhancement of the firm's audit methodologies, policies, and quality practices.
Team Leadership and Talent Development- Actively supervise, direct, mentor, and formally evaluate a team of Senior Auditors and Associates, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and professional team culture.
- Identify opportunities for staff development and provide specialized training on complex technical audit matters, supporting career progression within the firm.
- Develop strong team cohesion and professionalism, ensuring staff are prepared to handle increasingly complex audit tasks.
Client and Stakeholder Relations- Cultivate and maintain effective, professional relationships with key client executives and senior management, serving as a trusted advisor on financial and operational matters.
- Proactively address client questions and concerns, ensuring superior service delivery and long-term partnership retention.
- Collaborate with other service lines (e.g., Tax) to ensure clients receive comprehensive and integrated solutions.
Candidate QualificationsWe are searching for a highly organized and analytical professional with proven leadership capabilities who is ready to oversee complex financial statement audits.
Essential Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
- Active and unrestricted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of dedicated, progressive experience in public accounting, primarily focused on audit and assurance.
- In-depth, working knowledge and application of GAAS, GAAP, and internal control best practices.
- Strong technical acumen, including familiarity with FASB regulations and a working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) as it relates to financial statement implications.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven ability to lead multiple teams, manage complex projects simultaneously, and maintain strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and specific experience with audit/tax documentation software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, Fixed Assets, Tax) is highly desirable.
- Ability to work overtime, as necessary, to meet critical client deadlines.
