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Audit Manager

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site +1

$105K - $137K/yr

Our client, a public accounting firm is currently seeking an Audit Manager to join their audit team. Audit Manager Responsibilities: * Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements ...

Audit Manager

Dunwoody, GA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: Ready to lead meaningful audit engagements without sacrificing your nights and weekends? This ...

Audit Manager

Atlanta, GA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: Ready to lead meaningful audit engagements without sacrificing your nights and weekends? This ...

Audit Manager

Marietta, GA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: Ready to lead meaningful audit engagements without sacrificing your nights and weekends? This ...

Audit Manager

Sandy Springs, GA ยท Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: We're partnering with a well-established, fast-growing CPA firm that combines the resources of a ...

Audit Manager

Atlanta, GA ยท Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: We're partnering with a well-established, fast-growing CPA firm that combines the resources of a ...

Audit Manager

Sandy Springs, GA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: Ready to lead meaningful audit engagements without sacrificing your nights and weekends? This ...

Audit Manager

Lawrenceville, GA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: Ready to lead meaningful audit engagements without sacrificing your nights and weekends? This ...

Audit Manager

Dunwoody, GA ยท Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Audit Manager - CPA | Hybrid | High-Growth Public Accounting Firm Job Type: Full-time About the Firm: We're partnering with a well-established, fast-growing CPA firm that combines the resources of a ...

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How much do audit manager public accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for audit manager public accounting in the United States is $120,236.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges that audit managers face in public accounting firms?

Audit Managers in public accounting often juggle multiple client engagements simultaneously, which can lead to tight deadlines and fluctuating workloads, especially during busy season. Managing diverse teams and ensuring consistent quality across audits requires strong leadership and communication skills. Additionally, staying up-to-date with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements is crucial for both client service and compliance. Building effective relationships with clients and mentoring junior staff are also essential, as these directly impact client satisfaction and team development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audit manager in public accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Audit Manager in Public Accounting, you need strong expertise in auditing standards, financial reporting, and a CPA license, usually supported by several years of public accounting experience. Proficiency with audit software (such as CaseWare or CCH ProSystem fx), data analytics tools, and advanced Excel skills is typically required. Outstanding leadership, project management, and client communication abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities ensure effective audit delivery, regulatory compliance, and the development of strong client relationships in a complex and deadline-driven environment.

What is an audit manager in public accounting?

An Audit Manager in public accounting is a professional responsible for overseeing audit engagements for clients, typically ensuring financial statements are accurate and comply with applicable regulations and accounting standards. They manage audit teams, plan engagements, review work, communicate with clients, and ensure deadlines are met. Audit Managers also play a key role in staff development, risk management, and maintaining strong client relationships. Their work helps organizations maintain transparency and trust with investors and regulators.

What is the difference between Audit Manager Public Accounting vs Internal Audit Manager?

AspectAudit Manager Public AccountingInternal Audit Manager
CertificationsCPA often requiredCIA or CPA beneficial
Work EnvironmentPublic accounting firms, client sitesCorporate offices, internal departments
Industry UsageAudit firms, accounting servicesCorporations, government agencies
Primary FocusExternal financial statement auditsInternal controls and compliance

While both roles involve auditing, an Audit Manager in Public Accounting primarily conducts external audits for clients and often holds a CPA license. An Internal Audit Manager focuses on evaluating internal controls within a company, typically requiring certifications like CIA. The work environments differ, with public accountants working at firms and internal auditors within corporations. Both roles are essential in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, but their scope and focus vary significantly.

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Audit Manager - Public Sector/National Office

Crowe LLP

Sacramento, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$110K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Crowe is growing tremendously. We are looking for future leaders, which means a partner career path or growth opportunities. Are you up for the challenge?

About the Team:

The Audit & Assurance team at Crowe provides traditional attestation services as well as accounting and consulting on applying accounting principles. Audit & Assurance professionals demonstrate deep specialization through an understanding of the market and business challenges their clients face and a dedication to audit quality. Though Crowe has various different business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices. Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!

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About the Role

Crowe is seeking an experienced Audit Manager with a strong background in state and local government accounting and auditing to join our growing Public Sector practice. This is a unique dual-role opportunity that combines traditional client service responsibilities leading state and local government audit engagements with serving in a National Office role. You'll split your time between client-facing audit work and firmwide technical, quality, and training initiatives - providing a broad platform to influence both client success and firm excellence.

Be yourself. Grow with us. Make a lasting impact.

At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver excellence every day - to your clients, your team, and your career. We're looking for an Audit Manager who's ready to bring both technical expertise and leadership to a role that bridges hands-on client service with firmwide impact.

In this position, you'll spend your time managing public sector audit engagements and supporting National Office initiatives that advance our audit quality, methodology, and technical guidance.

This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on variety, collaboration, and continuous learning - combining hands-on client service with the opportunity to shape firm policy, methodology, and thought leadership across the public sector.

What You'll Do

Client Service - Public Sector Audit

  • Manage multiple audit engagements for state and local government clients, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
  • Lead and coach engagement teams, providing feedback and guidance that supports professional growth and technical excellence.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships with government entities and stakeholders.
  • Anticipate and address client needs while identifying opportunities to expand services.
  • Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards (GASB, GAAS, Uniform Guidance, and Yellow Book) and other industry trends impacting the public sector.

National Office

  • Consult on accounting standards and their related financial reporting impacts.
  • Analyze complex transactions and assess implications for financial statement presentation and disclosures.
  • Monitor emerging accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments, particularly those affecting the public sector.
  • Develop and deliver internal training materials and presentations on new or evolving accounting and auditing topics.
  • Draft technical memos, guidance, and whitepapers communicating firm interpretations of authoritative standards and regulations.
  • Participate in internal and external speaking opportunities, contributing to Crowe's industry thought leadership.
  • Collaborate with practice leadership to address technical inquiries, support methodology enhancements, and strengthen audit quality across the firm.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience, including significant experience with state and local government clients.
  • This position requires you to be a licensed CPA in your aligned home office state or being able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GASB, Uniform Guidance, and Yellow Book requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting and auditing concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize deadlines, and deliver exceptional client service.
  • Proven experience supervising and developing staff.
  • Strong interest in technical research, policy development, and assurance methodology.
  • Willingness to travel as needed and work additional hours during peak periods.

Why Crowe

At Crowe, you'll find the support, flexibility, and resources to grow your expertise and shape your career. You'll collaborate with leaders who value your perspective, connect with technical specialists across the firm, and make a tangible impact through your work with both clients and colleagues.

This role offers the best of both worlds - the chance to lead impactful client work with state and local governments while contributing to the strategic direction of the firm through National Office initiatives. You'll gain deep technical exposure, collaborate with practice leaders, and play a key role in shaping our firm's approach to public sector auditing and reporting.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,400.00 - $186,900.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!


How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.


Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.


Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.

We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role's responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation


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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Industry

Accounting services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

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