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Audit Manager - Public
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Robert Half
Overland Park, KS (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Audit Manager - Public to join a growing public accounting team in Kansas. This role is suited for a CPA with a strong background in assurance work who can lead audit engagements, guide staff, and build trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate brings solid public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial and compliance audits.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee audit engagements from planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
- Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing questions, and presenting audit findings clearly and effectively.
- Review financial statements, workpapers, and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with applicable accounting and audit standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff by assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.
- Assess risk areas and design audit approaches that respond effectively to client operations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to maintain efficiency while meeting client service expectations.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, issue resolution, and opportunities to strengthen assurance services.
- Support compliance-focused audit activities and help maintain consistent application of firm methodology and audit standards. Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant designation required or on track for disignation
- At least 4 years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on audit and assurance services.
- Demonstrated success leading audit engagements and managing multiple priorities in a client-facing environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement auditing, risk assessment, and audit compliance standards.
- Experience reviewing workpapers and financial reporting for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to detailed guidelines.
- Proven ability to supervise staff, provide coaching, and maintain high-quality engagement performance.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.