What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at Next Level Resources, Inc.?
Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive strategy, develop teams, and play a key part in a firm’s growth without sacrificing work-life balance?
A rapidly expanding CPA firm based in Carlsbad serving corporate clients across 25 states is seeking an Audit Manager to join its leadership team. With plans to double in size over the next 3–5 years, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the firm.
Why this opportunity:
- Balanced workload: 50 hours max during busy season, 40 hours outside of it
- Hybrid schedule for flexibility and autonomy
- Leadership role with high visibility and impact
- Fast-growing firm with strong advancement potential
- Collaborative and supportive culture
Audit Manager Responsibilities:
As an Audit Manager, you will lead engagement strategy, oversee teams, and ensure exceptional client service:
- Oversee and manage multiple audit engagements and teams simultaneously
- Review and approve financial statements, audit reports, and key deliverables
- Drive engagement planning, risk assessment, and audit strategy
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for key clients
- Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing issues
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm standards
- Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate audit staff, seniors, and supervisors
- Partner with firm leadership on growth initiatives and process improvements
- Participate in business development and client retention efforts
Audit Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
- CPA required
- 6 years of progressive audit experience (public accounting preferred)
- Strong technical expertise in GAAP and GAAS
- Experience with Fund Accounting a plus
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
If this position is of interest please apply, alternatively if you would like to discuss your job search and other Accounting & Finance opportunities please email your resume to Paul Gould, Managing Partner: paul.gould@nextlevelresources.net
Next Level Resources, Inc. is a professional staffing firm dedicated to finding exceptional Accounting and Finance talent on a permanent and consultant/interim basis for clients throughout San Diego County.
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000