What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit & Assurance Manager position at Talnt?
You know how to run an audit. What if your next role gave you the room to shape what happens beyond it?
This Audit & Assurance Manager opportunity puts you closer to the clients, the decisions, and the people you lead. You'll own key relationships, guide complex engagements from planning through issuance, develop Seniors and Staff, and work with firm leadership on the issues clients bring to the table throughout the year.
The package includes a $145,000 to $165,000 annual salary plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO and holidays, a flexible summer schedule, and CPA and continuing education reimbursement. The listed hybrid arrangement is 2 to 3 days in office in Colorado Springs.
What you'll be doing:
Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior management
Understand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters
Lead engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issues
Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit quality
Manage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, staffing, scheduling, deadlines, and overall profitability
Identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership
Research and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting and auditing guidance
Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating clear accountability across engagement teams
Make staffing and delegation decisions that balance professional development with engagement efficiency
Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and introduce additional assurance, accounting, and advisory services
Participate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, and other efforts that contribute to the growth of the firm
Become a resource clients rely on throughout the year—not simply when the audit starts
What you'll bring:
5 years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience
Current Audit Manager experience or demonstrated experience operating at the Manager level
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA strongly preferred
Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology
Proven experience leading engagements from planning through issuance
Experience managing engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, realization, and multiple client relationships simultaneously
Ability to review complex financial statements and audit documentation while providing clear technical direction to engagement teams
Confidence working directly with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and other senior client leadership
Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and reviewing the work of Seniors and Staff
Experience with privately held businesses, nonprofits, middle-market companies, or a diverse client portfolio is valuable
Why this one is worth a conversation:
You've already proven you can deliver the work. Here, you can build the kind of practice and client relationships you want to be known for, with a stronger voice in how engagements run and how your team grows.
Interested? Apply to start a confidential conversation.
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000