Crete Professionals Alliance is looking for an Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of client engagements. In this role, you will be responsible for the full audit lifecycle while mentoring staff and fostering key client relationships. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to audit process improvements and business development.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit staff and seniors.
- Serve as primary client contact and manage audit relationships.
- Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
- Identify and resolve accounting and audit issues; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to audit process improvements and business development efforts.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Active CPA certification.
- 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
- Prior supervisory or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
- Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to Have
- Expertise auditing nonprofit, privately held, and publicly traded entities, including 401(k) plans.
- Experience with M&A, divestitures, startup funding, single audits, and FDOT audits.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance, including integrated audits for public companies.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IAS/IFRS, and U.S. and international auditing standards (GAAS/ISA).
- Demonstrated leadership within assurance teams, with a focus on continuous learning and relationship management.
- Ability to leverage technology and data analytics to improve audit quality and efficiency.
Technical Stack
- CaseWare
- CCH
- Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
You will be part of a US East Coast-based team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $106,000-$150,000 annually.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental).
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options.
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC.
Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.



