Job Summary: Audit ManagerTwin Cities, MN | up to 140k (DOE) | Public AccountingAbout the OpportunityJoin a well-established Top 25 CPA firm in the Twin Cities, where you'll lead client engagements, develop future leaders, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses.This firm is seeking an Audit Manager to join its assurance team. You'll oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements, guide and develop team members, and build lasting client relationships. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client success, staff development, and firm growth while working in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and professional development.What You'll DoLead audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through final delivery.Develop engagement plans, schedules, staffing assignments, and project timelines.Review work prepared by associates and seniors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.Research technical accounting and financial reporting issues, document conclusions, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.Ensure engagement files, workpapers, disclosures, and checklists meet firm and professional requirements.Monitor engagement budgets, identify out-of-scope work, and communicate project overages when necessary.Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout engagements.Lead client meetings and presentations independently.Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training, constructive feedback, and performance management.Support staff workload planning and ensure team members receive challenging assignments that encourage professional growth.Collaborate with firm leadership to improve processes, strengthen client service, and support the growth of the assurance practice.What We're Looking ForStrong technical accounting and assurance knowledge, with the ability to resolve complex client issues.Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and deadlines.Leadership skills and a commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing others.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to build trusted client relationships and provide proactive, high-quality service.Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional development.Sound judgment, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting required.Active CPA license strongly preferred.At least 4 years of public accounting experience with progressively responsible assurance duties.Experience managing audit, review, and compilation engagements required.Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff preferred.Experience working directly with privately held businesses preferred.CompensationSalary Range: up to $140,000 (DOE)Compensation will depend on experience, professional credentials, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications.A Culture Built on Accountability and GrowthThe firm emphasizes clear expectations, ongoing support, strong communication, and individual ownership. Its approach is designed to give professionals the direction, resources, and encouragement they need to deliver excellent work, develop their skills, and grow their careers.If you're an experienced public accounting professional ready to lead engagements, strengthen client relationships, and develop the next generation of accounting talent, this opportunity offers the chance to take the next step in your career.

Audit Manager

Twin Cities, MN | up to 140k (DOE) | Public Accounting

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established Top 25 CPA firm in the Twin Cities, where you'll lead client engagements, develop future leaders, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses.

This firm is seeking an Audit Manager to join its assurance team. You'll oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements, guide and develop team members, and build lasting client relationships. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client success, staff development, and firm growth while working in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through final delivery.

• Develop engagement plans, schedules, staffing assignments, and project timelines.

• Review work prepared by associates and seniors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.

• Research technical accounting and financial reporting issues, document conclusions, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure engagement files, workpapers, disclosures, and checklists meet firm and professional requirements.

• Monitor engagement budgets, identify out-of-scope work, and communicate project overages when necessary.

• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout engagements.

• Lead client meetings and presentations independently.

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training, constructive feedback, and performance management.

• Support staff workload planning and ensure team members receive challenging assignments that encourage professional growth.

• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve processes, strengthen client service, and support the growth of the assurance practice.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical accounting and assurance knowledge, with the ability to resolve complex client issues.

• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and deadlines.

• Leadership skills and a commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build trusted client relationships and provide proactive, high-quality service.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional development.

• Sound judgment, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Active CPA license strongly preferred.

• At least 4 years of public accounting experience with progressively responsible assurance duties.

• Experience managing audit, review, and compilation engagements required.

• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff preferred.

• Experience working directly with privately held businesses preferred.

Compensation

Salary Range: up to $140,000 (DOE)

Compensation will depend on experience, professional credentials, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications.

A Culture Built on Accountability and Growth

The firm emphasizes clear expectations, ongoing support, strong communication, and individual ownership. Its approach is designed to give professionals the direction, resources, and encouragement they need to deliver excellent work, develop their skills, and grow their careers.

If you're an experienced public accounting professional ready to lead engagements, strengthen client relationships, and develop the next generation of accounting talent, this opportunity offers the chance to take the next step in your career.