Audit Sr. Manager (Partner Track)

AUDIT SR. MANAGER (Partner Track)

Partner Track - Public Accounting

Location : Union, New Jersey (Easy GSP Exit 137 access)

HYBRID - WFH 3 days per week

Compensation : Commensurate with experience

Summer hours, excellent benefits, unlimited PTO

Senior Audit Manager (Partner Track) - Middle Market Clients

About Our Client : Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is dedicated to providing exceptional auditing and consulting services to middle market clients. They focus on building long-term relationships and delivering value through proactive and innovative solutions.

Job Overview : Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Audit Manager to join their team on the partner track. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of recent, hands-on commercial audit experience, with a strong background in sectors such as franchisee operations, construction, logistics, and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to work with middle market clients and play a key role in the growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage audit engagements for middle market clients, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and value.

Supervise and mentor audit staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop audit plans that address key risks and opportunities.

Review and analyze financial statements, internal controls, and business processes to identify areas for improvement.

Provide insightful recommendations to clients for enhancing financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls.

Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in auditing.

Collaborate with other partners and senior managers to drive business development and firm growth initiatives.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards in all client interactions and engagements.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 years of recent, hands-on commercial audit experience.

Strong background in auditing sectors such as franchisee operations, construction, logistics, and manufacturing.

Experience with the PPC audit methodology is highly desirable.

CPA certification required.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Commitment to delivering high-quality service and building long-term client relationships.

Experience with a mid-size firm is preferred.

Benefits :

Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home 3 days per week.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Partner track opportunity with no business development requirement to make partner.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Summer hours, unlimited PTO, and excellent benefits.

Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms.