CPA Accounting Manager – Audit, Assurance & Advisory

Overhead Solutions Group, LLC • Norfolk, VA

8d • $100,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Overhead Solutions Group is seeking an experienced CPA Accounting Manager to lead audit and assurance engagements, provide technical oversight, and serve as a key layer of leadership within our public accounting firm. This role is designed for a technically strong CPA—who is ready to step into true managerial authority. The Accounting Manager will function as a senior reviewer, advisor, and mentor, reducing rework, improving quality, and supporting both clients and staff at a high level. This is not a production-heavy role. The value of this position lies in judgment, leadership, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Active CPA license (required)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public accounting
• Strong background in audit and assurance
• Demonstrated ability to independently review complex engagements
• Experience mentoring or managing staff
• Excellent technical, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Tax preparation is not the primary focus of this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review nonprofit and commercial audit engagements
• Perform final-level reviews of audit workpapers, financial statements, and required disclosures and reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAGAS (where applicable), and firm quality standards
• Resolve complex accounting and audit issues independently
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and engagement strategy
• Serve as the final technical reviewer prior to partner sign-off
• Provide accounting and financial advisory support to clients
• Identify and communicate internal control and financial reporting improvements
• Participate in high-level client discussions related to audit findings and accounting matters
• Contribute to firm-wide technical standards and best practices
• Review selected business and nonprofit tax filings, including Forms 990
• Ensure alignment between tax filings and audited financial statements
• Identify planning considerations and escalate as appropriate
• Review work prepared by seniors and staff prior to final partner review
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engagement teams
• Enforce consistent audit and accounting standards to reduce rework
• Provide feedback and coaching focused on quality, efficiency, and professional judgment
• Assist with workflow management and deadline adherence

Benefits

• Your expertise is trusted. Senior CPAs are empowered to make decisions and exercise professional judgment.
• Direct access to leadership. You will work closely with firm leadership and have real influence over how work is performed.
• Intentional growth. Advancement is based on performance and contribution—not tenure or internal politics.
• Sustainable expectations. We value quality work and thoughtful planning over unnecessary burnout.
• Opportunity to build. This role offers the chance to help shape the firm’s future, not just maintain the status quo.
• Potential equity participation may be considered over time, based on performance, tenure, and mutual alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior