Senior Audit Manager

Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; monitor scope changes and coordinate billing and realization discussions (10%)

Contribute to practice development, including proposal support, thought leadership, recruiting, training, and process improvement initiatives (10%)

Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; help implement best practices and process improvements across the Audit practice.

Leadership Expectations

Lead by example, build strong engagement teams, provide meaningful coaching, and foster collaboration and accountability across the practice.

Professional experience requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

7+ years of audit experience in public accounting (or equivalent assurance experience)

Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams

CPA license required

Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, not-for-profit) a plus

Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.

Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.

Travel to client locations as needed, generally within the firm's service area.

Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.

Why Join Abacus?

Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support

Opportunity to coach and develop future leaders in the Audit practice

Performance-based incentive opportunities through the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program

Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities

Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing firm

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program. Incentive pay is earned and a portion paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role's total compensation. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment within the firm.

Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.

Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.