Senior Audit Manager

Current • Springfield, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Audit is a key leader within the firm's Audit practice, responsible for leading multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning through issuance, delivering exceptional client service, developing high-performing teams, and supporting practice growth through technical leadership and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting (or equivalent assurance experience)
• Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams
• CPA license required

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, not-for-profit) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently, including planning, risk assessment, staffing, execution, and final deliverables (25%)
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters; oversee engagement quality, compliance with professional standards, and firm methodology (20%)
• Manage and coach engagement teams through direction, review, and on-the-job development; conduct timely feedback and performance coaching (20%)
• Own client relationships at the engagement level, including proactive communication, expectation setting, issue resolution, and identifying value-added opportunities (15%)
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; monitor scope changes and coordinate billing and realization discussions (10%)
• Contribute to practice development, including proposal support, thought leadership, recruiting, training, and process improvement initiatives (10%)
• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; help implement best practices and process improvements across the Audit practice.
• Lead by example, build strong engagement teams, provide meaningful coaching, and foster collaboration and accountability across the practice.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
• Performance-based incentive opportunities through the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program
• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities
• Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.

What This Job Offers

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