Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Reports to: Audit Partner

Location: Remote or Hybrid

About the Role 

At Hood & Associates CPAs, PC, we provide a full range of audit and assurance services to support our clients’ financial integrity and compliance. As we continue to grow, we value people who bring a strong work ethic, deliver consistent high-quality work, and embrace practical modernization through simple, efficient technology and processes. Our team is direct and accountable. They follow through and perform at a high level and have meaningful opportunities to grow in responsibility and client impact. Strong contributors are recognized and rewarded fairly and consistently. We keep expectations realistic and sustainable because long-term excellence depends on respecting people’s lives outside the office and the families they care about.

Due to continued growth, Hood & Associates, CPA’s, is hiring an Audit Manager to oversee, develop and guide the work of auditors, ensuring that they complete their engagements timely. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of auditing experience in the industries of Governmental and Not-for-Profit, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff/team and must have a CPA license in good standing.

This candidate will demonstrate solid expertise in GAAP, audit standards, and regulatory requirements, including emerging trends.  Experience demonstrating leadership skills, ability to manage multiple high-profile engagements, and serve as a trusted advisor to client contacts.  Strong business acumen is essential, including the ability to oversee portfolio profitability and contribute to the firm’s strategy and growth.

What You Will Do

Managing Client Portfolios:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring the delivery of exceptional audit services tailored to each client’s industry, regulatory environment, and strategic objectives.
• Coordinates engagement planning, execution, and reporting across multiple teams, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Maintain a billable percentage of 75% and realization of 90% each quarter, reduced billable percentage due to management and leadership responsibilities.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Leads and mentors a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provides strategic guidance, performance feedback, and career development support to ensure team members are equipped to meet evolving client needs and regulatory standards.
• Promotes collaboration and inclusivity while driving high performance and engagement.

Risk Management:

• Leads the risk assessment process for engagements and designs audit strategies that address identified risks.
• Advises clients on risk exposure and internal control improvements, while maintaining vigilance over emerging risks in financial reporting and operational processes.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Manages engagement budgets, resource allocation, and profitability across the audit portfolio.
• Ensures optimal utilization of staff and technology, balancing quality delivery with cost efficiency.
• Monitors financial performance metrics and adjusts strategies to meet revenue and margin targets.

Strategic Client Advisory:

• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, offering insights on financial reporting, regulatory changes, and business risks.
• Leverages deep industry knowledge to provide strategic recommendations that enhance client operations, governance, and long-term value creation.

Quality Control:

• Ensures audit engagements meet the highest standards of quality and compliance through rigorous review processes, adherence to professional guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience and Education you will need

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Five years of auditing experience in the industries of Governmental and Not-for-Profit, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff/team
• CPA certification in good standing

Who You Are

• You have strong knowledge of and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• You have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines
• You are proficient with accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and have the ability to learn new technologies
• You have strong leadership skills, including providing direction, coaching, and developing future leaders
• You can maintain confidentiality and uphold high professional and ethical standards
• You thrive in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment with adaptability to change
• You are accountable for accuracy, quality control, and compliance with firm and regulatory requirements
• You will take ownership of engagements from planning through final deliverables
• You will display professionalism in behavior, communication, and work ethic
• You have effective client-facing skills, including sound judgment, responsiveness, and managing complex engagements
• You are committed to supporting firm growth through networking, client expansion, and proposal development
• You contribute to process improvements, innovation initiatives, and adoption of emerging standards or technologies
• You promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture
• You demonstrate punctuality, presence, and participation in required work-related events
• You must be able to travel locally and out of state as needed; 20% travel locally, 10% outside of state travel

What’s In It For You

You will join an audit team that has a teamworking environment that provides high quality service. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, our gender-balanced leadership group reflects our belief in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation. Importantly, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes trust, collaboration, and having fun. We work hard and value rest.

In addition, our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Opportunity 
• Equity Appreciation Plan
• Generous time off allowance (Holiday, Vacation, & Sick time), above industry standard
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
• 401k Program with Company Matching
• Paid Volunteer Days 
• Educational/Development Growth Reimbursement

EEO and Diversity Statement

Hood & Associates CPA’s is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic or activity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please tell us.

At Hood & Associates CPA’s, we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity, and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by a passion for creating an inclusive space for all. Believing a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices, Hood & Associates CPA’s will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity.