Audit Manager – Assurance Services

AlphaHire•Warwick, RI

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager – Assurance Services to join a growing public accounting firm serving privately held businesses and individuals. This is a hands-on leadership role for an audit professional with strong public accounting experience who can manage assurance engagements from initial planning through final financial statement issuance. AlphaHire is recruiting on behalf of a respected accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services. The Audit Manager will oversee multiple engagements, work directly with clients, review the work of audit staff, and help ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced public accounting professional looking to take ownership of client engagements while continuing to grow within a collaborative firm environment.

Requirements

5+ years of public accounting experience, primarily focused on audit and assurance services.
Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements through the full lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and financial statement preparation.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and related disclosures.
Experience supervising or mentoring audit staff and coordinating engagement teams.
Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, risk assessment, and audit procedures.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and client communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
Proficiency with audit and accounting software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting applications.
Public accounting experience is required. Candidates with exclusively private-industry accounting experience will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, wrap-up, and financial statement preparation.
Manage engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, deliverables, and client expectations.
Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to audit staff and senior accountants throughout engagements.
Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting practices to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing audit matters, technical questions, engagement updates, and reporting requirements.
Research and apply U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable accounting and auditing guidance.
Identify and resolve complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues.
Ensure engagement documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with firm policies and professional standards.
Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining deadlines, quality standards, and a high level of client service.
Assist with staff development, engagement performance reviews, and continuous improvement of audit processes.