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The Audit Manager is a key leader within the Audit practice, responsible for delivering high-quality audit and assurance engagements, developing people, and supporting the continued growth of the firm. This role manages engagement teams, oversees budgets and timelines, reviews key workpapers and conclusions, resolves issues, and partners with audit leadership to maintain technical excellence and a strong client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, including risk assessment, scope, staffing, and timeline development; align expectations with leadership and the client.

• Manage day-to-day execution across one or more concurrent engagements, including resource allocation, prioritization, and issue resolution.

• Review and approve critical workpapers, audit documentation, and engagement conclusions for quality, completeness, and compliance with firm methodology and standards.

• Supervise, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and ensure effective delegation and follow-through.

• Identify and evaluate audit issues and risks; perform and/or oversee advanced analysis and develop supportable recommendations; escalate as needed.

• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, WIP awareness, and on-time delivery; communicate variances and corrective actions.

• Coordinate and support client communications, including status updates, PBC management, and delivery readiness; support relationship maintenance and issue de-escalation.

• Participate in business development activities, networking, and proposal opportunities; identify opportunities to expand services and communicate those opportunities to partners.

• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; assist with implementation across the audit practice.

• Contribute to firm initiatives, process improvements, recruiting efforts, and training programs that strengthen the Audit practice.
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• CPA license required (or equivalent active licensure as applicable).

• Experience managing audit engagements and reviewing workpapers in a public accounting environment.

• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously and leading client-facing communication (preferred).

• Experience with complex accounting/auditing areas (revenue recognition, business combinations, estimates, internal controls, etc.) (preferred).

• Experience mentoring and developing staff and seniors through structured coaching (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.

• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to keep multiple deadlines moving at once.

• Experience using audit technology or data analytics tools to improve efficiency and quality.
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position.

• Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.

• Travel to client locations as needed, generally within the firm's service area.

• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.
  

Why Join Abacus!?

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

• Opportunity to help shape the growth of the Audit practice.

• Leadership development and meaningful client responsibility.

• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.

• Performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.
  

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program. Incentive pay is earned and a portion is paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role’s total compensation. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment within the firm.

• Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.
  

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Compensation Range: $99K - $165K