Audit Manager

At ELO CPAs & Advisors, we’re more than accountants—we’re trusted partners to the businesses and individuals we serve. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit Manager to lead and support our audit team in delivering exceptional service across a diverse client base.

As an Audit Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of audit engagements, ensure compliance with professional standards, and deliver meaningful insights that add value to our clients’ businesses. You will lead audit teams, foster strong client relationships, and serve as a mentor to staff, all while contributing to the continued growth and success of our firm.

🌟 Why This Role Is Exciting

Lead Complex Engagements: You’ll manage and oversee audit engagements for a diverse client base, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.

Trusted Client Advisor: Build strong client relationships while providing value-added insights related to internal controls, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Career Growth & Leadership: Collaborate with firm leadership while gaining exposure to practice development and long-term growth opportunities.

Mentorship and Collaboration: Lead engagement teams, mentor associates and senior associates, and foster a collaborative, high-performing audit environment.

🔍 What You’ll Do

Plan, manage, and oversee audit engagements for a variety of clients, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable auditing standards.

Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining communication, providing insights, and identifying opportunities to expand services.

Manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations to deliver high-quality engagements on schedule.

Contribute to firm initiatives, including process improvements, training programs, and innovation in audit methodology.

🤝 Path to Partnership

Opportunity to progress toward partnership based on performance and leadership.

Requires strong technical expertise, client relationship skills, and business development contributions.

Involves active participation in firm initiatives and alignment with ELO’s long‑term goals.

✅ What We’re Looking For

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a master’s degree in professional accountancy is preferred.

An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.

A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting is required, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

Strong leadership skills with prior experience in supervising and mentoring audit staff, contributing to team development.

Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and audit methodologies. Knowledge in governmental audits is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and actionable guidance to clients and team members.

Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines, especially during peak seasons.

Committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all client and team interactions.

Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to firm offices and client sites as needed (limited overnight travel may be required).

Ability to meet all annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.

💼 Why Join ELO?

Be part of a highly regarded firm with a strong presence across eastern South Dakota, operating from seven convenient office locations to serve clients and team members.

Enjoy a competitive salary that aligns with both public and industry accounting standards.

Benefit from our Annual Bonus Program, where every team member shares in the success of our firm.

Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs.

Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an impressive dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5%.

Comprehensive benefits include group health coverage with generous employer contributions, ELO-paid life insurance at 2x your salary, and other valuable fringe benefits.

Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually, plus our innovative Summer Fridays Program—a four-day workweek with 13 additional paid days off during the summer.

📩 Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're ready to take the next step in your audit journey — and want to do it with a team that values excellence, collaboration, and impact — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of ELO CPAs & Advisors.

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