Audit Manager

Donovan CPAs•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Donovan CPAs, recognized as one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work, is seeking an Audit Manager to join their growing team. This role offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to make a significant impact on clients' lives. The Audit Manager will lead assurance engagements, manage client relationships, ensure quality control, evaluate internal controls, and develop the audit team.

Requirements

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum of five years of experience in public accounting
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
Co-operative team player
Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Client-centric approach to all matters - positive telephone, email and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations across client base, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm quality control guidelines.
Lead the onboarding process for new audit clients, including engagement planning, expectation setting, and internal coordination.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, reliability, and value-driven service.
Review workpapers, financial statements, and related deliverables prepared by staff and seniors for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to auditing standards.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
Identify, assess, and effectively resolve internal control issues within client environments.
Offer practical recommendations that add value and reduce risk, communicating findings clearly to clients and internal teams.
Supervise and mentor audit staff and seniors, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations to support team growth and engagement.
Manage multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Ensure deadlines and budget expectations are met or exceeded.
Stay current on industry trends, GAAP, GAAS, and regulatory changes.
Apply technical knowledge to complex auditing issues, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, leverage technology, and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.