Audit Manager - Public

Description We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead public audit engagements for clients in Pennsylvania. This role combines technical accounting knowledge, team leadership, and client-facing advisory support to deliver accurate financial reporting and well-executed audit services. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound judgment in risk-based audit planning, and the ability to guide engagement teams while maintaining high service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, designing risk-based audit approaches and refining procedures to address key financial reporting areas.

• Direct the preparation and final review of financial statements, including clear and compliant note disclosures.

• Evaluate work performed by audit staff, provide actionable feedback, and ensure testing across engagement areas is thorough and properly documented.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing accounting and auditing questions and recommending practical, thoughtful solutions.

• Partner with tax professionals to assess how audit adjustments may affect tax exposure, projections, and presentation in the financial statements.

• Keep senior leadership informed of engagement developments, open items, and potential issues throughout the audit lifecycle.

• Maintain current knowledge of accounting guidance, regulatory developments, and industry practices to support high-quality engagement delivery.

• Build strong client relationships by providing responsive service and identifying additional support opportunities when aligned with client needs. Requirements

• 5-8 years of accounting experience, including relevant public audit exposure.

• 1-3 years of experience supervising staff or leading engagement teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate team deliverables effectively.

• Background in public accounting, with 3-5 years of experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley testing, audit execution, and internal control concepts.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting and audit matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.

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