Audit Manager, CPA - Davison County, SD

We are hiring for an Audit Manager with a well-established public accounting firm in Davison County, SD to lead complex audit engagements across a diverse client base. This role combines hands on technical leadership, client advisory, and team development. The Audit Manager will play a key role in driving audit quality, mentoring professionals, managing engagements efficiently, and contributing to the continued growth and evolution of the firm's audit practice.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee audit engagements from start to finish, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and quality
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients and provide value added insights
• Advise clients on internal controls, risk management, and operational improvements
• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit staff and senior associates
• Lead engagement teams and ensure effective delegation and collaboration
• Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends
• Support practice development, proposals, and firm wide initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 7 to 10 years of progressive public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or manager role
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and audit methodologies
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client relationships
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed, with limited overnight travel
• Ability to meet annual CPE requirements and uphold professional standards

What's In It For You

• Permanent full-time direct hire opportunity
• Competitive base salary
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Employer funded HSA contribution of $1,200 annually for eligible plans
• Pre tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% plus potential profit sharing
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays, including a tax deadline holiday
• Comprehensive worker's compensation, unemployment coverage, and employer matched FICA