Assurance Manager

A respected accounting firm is seeking an Assurance Manager to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for a public accounting professional who enjoys managing diverse client engagements, building trusted relationships, and mentoring team members. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to firm-wide quality initiatives and grow into a senior leadership position, with potential for future partnership.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Assurance Manager will oversee assurance engagements, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality accounting services. The successful candidate will bring a broad public accounting background, sound technical knowledge, and the confidence to work directly with clients and their finance teams.

What You'll Do

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• Manage assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring work meets applicable professional standards and deadlines
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• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships and addressing accounting and financial reporting matters
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• Collaborate directly with client finance leaders and external stakeholders to resolve issues and provide practical guidance
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• Oversee multiple engagements, coordinate resources, and maintain consistent quality across client files
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• Review financial statements and engagement documentation for technical accuracy and compliance
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• Mentor and develop team members, providing feedback and guidance to strengthen technical capabilities
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• Work with firm leadership to improve engagement processes, client service, and overall operational efficiency
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• Contribute to internal quality management, regulatory compliance, and the consistent application of professional standards
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• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and support the firm's continued success
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What You Bring

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• A completed CPA designation is required
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• Progressive experience in public accounting, ideally within a small- to mid-sized accounting firm
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• Broad assurance experience and the ability to manage engagements involving varied client needs and levels of complexity
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• Strong understanding of applicable accounting and assurance standards
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
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• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high-quality work
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• A collaborative leadership style and an interest in coaching and developing others
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• An interest in quality management, regulatory compliance, and professional standards
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• A proactive mindset, sound professional judgment, and motivation to take on broader leadership responsibilities
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Why Join?

This is an opportunity to advance your career with an accounting firm that values strong client relationships, technical excellence, and professional development. You'll have meaningful involvement in client engagements, the opportunity to help develop the team, and exposure to broader firm operations.