Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Mansperger Patterson & McMullin, PLC | Tempe, Arizona

Full-Time | Hybrid | Active CPA Required

About Our Firm

Mansperger Patterson & McMullin, PLC is an established CPA firm in Tempe, Arizona, providing audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to a diverse client base. Our audit practice includes privately held businesses across various industries, employee benefit plans (401(k) and ESOP), and homeowners' associations.

We offer a collaborative, flexible work environment with excellent staff continuity, low employee turnover, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Benefits include paid Fridays off during the summer months.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Audit Manager to plan, perform, review, and complete audit and assurance engagements. This role combines direct technical work, client communication, engagement management, and training of new and existing staff. The manager works closely with our audit team and firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, supervise, and review audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Conduct financial statement audits of privately held businesses across a variety of industries and audits of 401(k) and ESOP plans and homeowners' associations.
• Perform audit fieldwork, substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, audit workpapers, and related reports.
• Train, mentor, and develop new and existing audit staff through technical instruction, workpaper review, and constructive feedback.
• Research accounting and auditing issues; develop audit programs; manage engagement schedules, budgets, and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, prepare management letters, and participate in onsite procedures, including inventory observations, as needed.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license and at least 5 years of public accounting experience with significant audit and assurance work.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS; experience planning and completing financial statement audits.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements.
• Experience with commercial audits and employee benefit plan audits (401(k) and ESOP) preferred; HOA audit and staff training experience are pluses.
• Must live within commuting distance of Tempe and be available for client visits and in-person meetings.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Apply

If you are a CPA who enjoys hands-on audit work, client relationships, and a supportive small-firm environment, we encourage you to apply.