Commercial Audit Manager

Seeking a Commercial Accounting and Auditing Manager for a well-established public accounting and business consulting firm with locations in Gainesville or Tallahassee. This position is responsible for all facets of client engagements, including supervising staff and directing the day-to-day progress of engagements.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

✔ Make an Impact – Help manufacturing businesses streamline their financial strategies and operations.

✔ Flexibility – Enjoy remote work options with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

✔ Growth-Oriented – Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, professional development, and leadership.

Who you are:

• You enjoy creating your own path, a path to success not predetermined for you but made with you.
• You’re flexible, adaptable, and empowered to add your own spin to our uncommon culture inspired by our diverse team members.
• You relish dynamic work and balancing multiple projects.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and a willingness to work collaboratively to create and implement successful solutions.
• You strive to be an expert in your area of practice and diligently pursue relevant credentials and certifications.

This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and client relationship management abilities. You would be responsible for maintaining high-quality service delivery, fostering client satisfaction, developing employees under their supervision, and driving business growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of projects, client engagements, business operations, and/or subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, staying abreast of industry updates and best practices.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and forecasts to provide data-driven decision-making to boost client services, identify opportunities for value-added service lines, and improve client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding accounting-related inquiries, issues, and recommendations.
• Collaborate across various organizational departments and work with cross-functional teams to execute goals.
• Perform technical quality control review of workpapers and other engagement items.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and delivery of internal and external continuous education.
• Contribute to the interviewing process and recruiting events as a representative of the department.
• Train and delegate various sections of the work paper to employees while ensuring standards are being met.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices to clients based on agreed-upon terms and services rendered.
• Participate in department-driven projects and committees to improve internal and external processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Master’s degree in accounting or Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting with 3+ years of experience in a supervisory position preferred.
• Experience with commercial audits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Prior experience with CCH Axcess is preferred.

*For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing sfields@servicespecialistltd.com.