Assurance Manager

Join a growing public accounting firm in a leadership role where your technical expertise and client-focused approach will directly influence engagement quality, team development, and firm success. This full-time, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced assurance professional seeking greater responsibility and impact.

As Assurance Manager, you will oversee complex assurance engagements, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures. You will manage engagements from planning through completion while ensuring compliance with professional standards, maintaining profitability, mentoring staff, and delivering exceptional client service.

• Manage audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures from planning through completion.
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and other reporting frameworks to assess risk, develop engagement strategies, and guide key decisions.
• Plan and manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and scope to meet client and firm objectives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop assurance staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Evaluate audit findings, identify control deficiencies, and prepare management and governance communications.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates for new assurance engagements.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and internal teams regarding engagement status, issues, and expectations.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to add value.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines, productivity goals, and quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and support special projects as assigned.

• 5-10 years of assurance experience in public accounting or a similar professional services environment.
• Proven experience managing audits, reviews, and other assurance engagements from planning through reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks, including GAAP and GAAS.
• Proficiency with audit software and related assurance tools.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed during peak periods.

• Experience serving clients across diverse industries, including privately held and middle-market organizations.
• Familiarity with IFRS or other specialized reporting frameworks.
• Experience developing audit methodologies, templates, or best practices.
• Involvement in business development, proposals, and client presentations.
• Experience delivering internal training or technical updates to assurance teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Active CPA license preferred; CPA-eligible candidates with a clear path to licensure will be considered.
• Advanced degree (MAcc, MBA, or similar) preferred but not required.
• Commitment to continuing professional education and maintaining technical expertise.

If you are a motivated assurance professional ready to lead complex engagements, develop talented teams, and make a meaningful impact on clients and firm growth, we encourage you to apply.