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Location: San Francisco, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid

Overview

A regional CPA firm serving the San Francisco, CA market is seeking an Audit Manager with a specialization in State and Local Government engagements. This role offers a clear path toward Director and Partnership, a hybrid work environment, and relocation assistance for the right candidate. The Manager will serve as the key connector between firm leadership, clients, and engagement staff, playing a central role in client service and team development.

What you'll do

• Oversee all phases of audit and review engagements across multiple concurrent client projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year, maintaining deep knowledge of their operations and internal control systems
• Keep engagement Directors or Partners informed of significant developments, flagging potential issues and proposing solutions
• Apply strong technical expertise and uphold professional and firm standards, including advisory capabilities for clients
• Coordinate engagement scheduling to ensure timely and efficient execution
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the firm's audit methodology
• Build, monitor, and manage budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements, explaining overruns and identifying opportunities for expanded scope
• Anticipate challenges and questions likely to arise during engagements
• Review financial statements and other deliverables prepared for clients
• Supervise, train, and review the work of senior and staff accountants
• Contribute to staff performance evaluations and ongoing coaching
• Participate actively in the firm's business development initiatives

Required qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively as part of a group
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and consistently meeting deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards
• Substantial experience performing audits under GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance
• Receptive and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback
• Capable of directing, reviewing, and training staff at various experience levels
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Director and Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, a hybrid work environment, and relocation assistance for candidates relocating to San Francisco, CA.