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Location: Denver, CO | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (firm office, home, and client sites) | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A progressive regional CPA firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager with a specialization in State and Local Government auditing. This role offers a fast track to Director and Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and relocation assistance for the right candidate. The Manager will serve as the key liaison between Partners, clients, and professional staff, playing a central role in managing engagements and developing future leaders within the firm.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements across multiple simultaneous projects
• Maintain ongoing client contact and develop a thorough understanding of each client's operations and control systems
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Keep the engagement Director or Partner informed of important developments, identifying potential issues and recommending solutions
• Demonstrate strong technical skills and adherence to professional and firm standards, including advising clients
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled and staffed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approach
• Create, track, and adhere to engagement budgets; investigate and explain budget overruns; identify scope expansion opportunities
• Anticipate problem areas and questions likely to arise during engagements
• Review financial statements and other client deliverables
• Direct, train, supervise, and review the work of senior and staff accountants
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and periodic counseling
• Participate in the firm's business development efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• At least five years of experience in public accounting, specifically auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Current and valid CPA license

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and work effectively as part of one
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GASB standards
• Significant experience conducting audits under GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review, and train staff, experienced staff, and seniors
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Director or Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, a hybrid work environment, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.