Audit Manager - External Audit

Our client is a CPA firm with more than 20 years of history and a strong reputation for audit quality. They are seeking an Audit Manager to join their growing External Audit practice.

This role is well suited for a strong Senior ready to take on supervisory responsibilities, or an experienced Supervisor looking to continue advancing. The primary focus is external audit, with additional involvement in peer review preparation and firm quality control processes.

Role Responsibilities

External Audit

• Lead and execute financial statement audits across a variety of industries.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design appropriate audit procedures.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and firm methodology.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and client deliverables.
• Communicate audit issues, findings, and engagement status to Managers and Partners.
• Supervise and mentor two to three audit staff, providing coaching, review feedback, and on the job training.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Use professional audit tools including PPC, CCH Axcess, and CaseWare.

Peer Review and Quality Support

• Assist with organizing and preparing engagement files for the firm’s external peer review.
• Respond to reviewer inquiries and documentation requests.
• Participate in internal inspections or monitoring procedures as needed.
• Support firm quality control initiatives and improvements to audit processes and documentation.
• Stay current on updates to AICPA, GAAS, SSARS, and PCAOB related standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA strongly preferred or actively pursuing.
• Five or more years of recent external audit experience with a U.S. public accounting firm.
• Hands on experience participating in a firm peer review, such as preparing engagement files or responding to reviewer requests.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and familiarity with PCAOB standards.
• Knowledge of firm quality control systems, including QC Sections 10 and 20.
• Proficiency with PPC, CCH Axcess, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mandarin language proficiency required.
• Ability to supervise and review the work of junior audit staff.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit, governmental, or financial services audits.
• Exposure to internal inspections or pre issuance review activities.
• Involvement in audit quality or documentation improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of 100,000 to 165,000 plus performance based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with company match.
• Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Support for CPA completion and ongoing CPE.
• Collaborative and quality focused firm culture.
• Hybrid work environment.
• H1B sponsorship available for qualified candidates.