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Audit Manager

ThinkingAhead Executive Search
Sioux, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at ThinkingAhead Executive Search?

We are hiring for an Audit Manager with a well-established public accounting firm to lead complex audit engagements across a diverse client base. This role combines hands on technical leadership, client advisory, and team development. The Audit Manager will play a key role in driving audit quality, mentoring professionals, managing engagements efficiently, and contributing to the continued growth and evolution of the firm’s audit practice.


Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and oversee audit engagements from start to finish, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS
  • Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and quality
  • Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and client expectations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients and provide value added insights
  • Advise clients on internal controls, risk management, and operational improvements
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor audit staff and senior associates
  • Lead engagement teams and ensure effective delegation and collaboration
  • Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends
  • Support practice development, proposals, and firm wide initiatives as needed


Qualifications

  • Active CPA license required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or manager role
  • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and audit methodologies
  • Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client relationships
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed, with limited overnight travel
  • Ability to meet annual CPE requirements and uphold professional standards


What’s In It For You

  • Permanent full-time direct hire opportunity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
  • Employer-funded HSA contribution of $1,200 annually for eligible plans
  • Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employer-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%, plus potential profit sharing
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays, including a tax deadline holiday
  • Comprehensive worker’s compensation, unemployment coverage, and employer matched FICA

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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