Assurance Manager, Private Companies

Cohen & Co Advisory•Cleveland, OH

1d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Assurance Manager, Private Companies plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to privately held businesses across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, distribution, real estate & construction, healthcare, and professional services. This role is responsible for overseeing engagement execution from planning through completion, building strong client relationships, and leading high-performing teams. You will work closely with engagement partners to align on expectations while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. Leadership and Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop audit seniors and staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability for engagement quality and deadlines. Provide ongoing coaching and real-time feedback to support technical skill development and career progression. Engagement Management and Delivery Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing multiple audit engagements simultaneously. Monitor project budgets, manage workflow, and ensure timely and efficient execution under tight deadlines. Review workpapers and financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to professional standards. Client Relationship Management Develop a strong understanding of clients’ operations, industry dynamics, and business objectives. Routinely engage with clients to understand emerging needs, concerns, and strategic priorities. Recognize opportunities to introduce additional services or innovative solutions that add value to the client relationship. Strategic and Business Development Support Identify ways to improve audit processes and enhance overall engagement efficiency. Support partners in expanding relationships within existing client accounts. Contribute to internal initiatives focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Who You Are Qualifications 4–6+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting. Currently performing at the Manager level. CPA license required. Experience leading audit engagements within one or more private company industries, including manufacturing, automotive, distribution, real estate & construction, healthcare, or professional services. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet restrictive deadlines. Exceptional communication, leadership, and client service skills. Proven ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. Locations Akron, OH, Cleveland, OH, Youngstown, OH Who We Are #LifeatCohen Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.) At C ohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by: Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more! Learn More About Us! Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise Learn more about our Firm's culture Experienced Hire Opportunities Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - 125,000 Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs.  At C ohen & Co , we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation.  As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients . Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any C ohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here. #LI-PROMO #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

4–6+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting.
Currently performing at the Manager level.
CPA license required.
Experience leading audit engagements within one or more private company industries, including manufacturing, automotive, distribution, real estate & construction, healthcare, or professional services.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet restrictive deadlines.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and client service skills.
Proven ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop audit seniors and staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability for engagement quality and deadlines.
Provide ongoing coaching and real-time feedback to support technical skill development and career progression.
Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
Monitor project budgets, manage workflow, and ensure timely and efficient execution under tight deadlines.
Review workpapers and financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to professional standards.
Develop a strong understanding of clients’ operations, industry dynamics, and business objectives.
Routinely engage with clients to understand emerging needs, concerns, and strategic priorities.
Recognize opportunities to introduce additional services or innovative solutions that add value to the client relationship.
Identify ways to improve audit processes and enhance overall engagement efficiency.
Support partners in expanding relationships within existing client accounts.
Contribute to internal initiatives focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.