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Audit Manager

Schneider Downs
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

As an Audit Manager, you will provide best in class audit, consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee day-to-day operations of engagements. In this role, you will work closely with the team to advise clients on various regulatory risks, as well as identify solutions for accounting, audit or other related challenges. This role will maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and assist in obtaining new engagements.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/2c84x2tf

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

What You’ll Do


  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships on various audit and consulting/compliance engagements
  • Demonstrate knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, applying industry knowledge and expertise
  • Lead the development of the audit approach, applying applicable standards and firm audit methodology
  • Manage engagement workflow and engagement team resources
  • Provide a coordinated client service approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
  • Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting software
  • Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
  • Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.


What You’ll Need


  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Minimum of five years of public accounting experience
  • CPA certification
  • Ability to extract, analyze, visualize and present data
  • Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills


WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST


  • Competitive compensation
  • Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
  • 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
  • Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
  • Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
  • 401(k) plans and profit sharing
  • CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance


A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

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