Audit Manager

Job Summary

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with professional standards, and effective client relationships. This role leads engagement teams, reviews audit work, manages budgets and timelines, and serves as a primary point of contact for clients.

Essential Functions

• Plan, manage, and oversee audit engagements, including risk assessment and audit strategy
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate engagement team members
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Communicate audit findings, issues, and recommendations to clients and firm leadership
• Support business development efforts and client relationship management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards (as applicable)
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and leading teams
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex or multi-location audit engagements
• Prior experience managing public company or regulated industry audits

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, analyze complex information, and manage competing priorities

Work Environment Including Travel

• On-Site
• Travel to client locations as required
• Moderate noise level typical of a professional office environment

Disclosure Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified at any time.

“Mellott & Mellott" is the brand name under which Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC provide professional services. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Mellott Advisors, LLC provides tax and business consulting services to their clients. Mellott Advisors, LLC is not a licensed CPA firm.

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