Audit Manager

An established CPA firm in Bergen County, NJ is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to manage audit and assurance engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses.

Construction industry audit experience is required. Experience serving manufacturing, distribution, and real estate clients is strongly preferred.

This is a hands-on role that calls for strong technical accounting and auditing skills, the ability to run multiple engagements at once, and the communication skills to work directly with business owners, CFOs, controllers, and management teams.

Responsibilities Plan, manage, supervise, and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements Run engagements from initial planning through financial statement issuance, including staffing, fieldwork, review, and wrap-up Supervise, review, and mentor staff accountants Review workpapers and financial statements for compliance with professional standards and firm policies Contribute to staff development, recruiting, and performance evaluations Support partners with client relationship management and practice growth

Industry Experience Construction (required): meaningful experience auditing contractors, including percentage of completion, WIP schedules, job costing, revenue recognition, change orders, retainage, and construction financial reporting Manufacturing: inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead allocation, fixed assets, and cost of goods sold Distribution: inventory, purchasing, warehousing, rebates and allowances, gross margin analysis, and working-capital-intensive operations Real Estate: commercial and residential entities, developers, owners and operators, partnerships and LLCs, and property acquisitions and dispositions

Qualifications Active CPA license 8+ years of public accounting experience Construction industry audit experience (required) Experience with audits, reviews, and compilations of privately held businesses Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and engagement teams at the same time Strong financial statement preparation and review skills Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Commitment to client service, professional development, and staff mentoring Working knowledge of CCH Engagement is a plus

What the Firm Offers A stable client base of closely held businesses Direct exposure to decision makers A culture built on accountability, professionalism, and client service Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities Hybrid work schedule Generous PTO and holidays Health insurance and a 401(k) with profit sharing Casual dress and Summer Fridays (office closed)