Audit/Assurance Manager

Title: Audit/Assurance Manager Location: Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Hybrid) Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time Permanent. Industry: Accounting. About the job: A CPA firm with locations in Alpharetta and Macon is looking for an Audit Manager. The Audit Manager will oversee audit engagements and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services to clients. The role involves managing multiple client engagements, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards and regulations. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical knowledge, an interest in growing an audit practice, and a focus on internal and external client service excellence. Responsibilities: Set engagement objectives, timelines, and resource needs Performing audits and reviewing financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations Preparing financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with GAAP Performing internal control documentation and testing Assisting Tax Senior Managers and Partners with consulting projects Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, developing and maintaining relationships to understand their business, challenges, audit needs, and questions or concerns Meet budget and realization goals while ensuring audit engagements comply with regulatory and professional standards Resolve any audit issues and communicate findings with clients and partners Participate in firm-wide initiatives, such as training, process improvements, or special projects Identify technical skills needed for improvement and improve through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training Support the firms growth initiatives by participating in networking events, client proposals and identifying new business opportunities Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes: Bachelor's degree in accounting and current CPA license required 4-7 years of audit experience Experience running engagements, reviewing work papers and financial statements Excel skills and well-rounded knowledge of audit and accounting principles Proficiency with CaseWare, and PPC SMART Practice software is considered a plus Willingness to travel to client sites as needed Entrepreneurial spirit Self-directed, autonomous, motivated, and ambitious Exceptional and proactive communicator with a focus on providing a superior client experience 4 years of external audit experience - this is probably with a CPA firm or financial services firm working with external clients