Audit Sr. Manager (Partner Track)

AUDIT SR. MANAGER (Partner Track)
Partner Track - Public Accounting
Location: Union, New Jersey (Easy GSP Exit 137 access)
HYBRID - WFH 3 days per week
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Summer hours, excellent benefits, unlimited PTO

Senior Audit Manager (Partner Track) - Middle Market Clients

About Our Client: Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is dedicated to providing exceptional auditing and consulting services to middle market clients. They focus on building long-term relationships and delivering value through proactive and innovative solutions.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Audit Manager to join their team on the partner track. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of recent, hands-on commercial audit experience, with a strong background in sectors such as franchisee operations, construction, logistics, and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to work with middle market clients and play a key role in the growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit engagements for middle market clients, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and value.

• Supervise and mentor audit staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop audit plans that address key risks and opportunities.

• Review and analyze financial statements, internal controls, and business processes to identify areas for improvement.

• Provide insightful recommendations to clients for enhancing financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls.

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in auditing.

• Collaborate with other partners and senior managers to drive business development and firm growth initiatives.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards in all client interactions and engagements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of recent, hands-on commercial audit experience.

• Strong background in auditing sectors such as franchisee operations, construction, logistics, and manufacturing.

• Experience with the PPC audit methodology is highly desirable.

• CPA certification required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality service and building long-term client relationships.

• Experience with a mid-size firm is preferred.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home 3 days per week.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Partner track opportunity with no business development requirement to make partner.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Summer hours, unlimited PTO, and excellent benefits.

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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