Senior Audit Manager

• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently, including planning, risk assessment, staffing, execution, and final deliverables (25%)
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters; oversee engagement quality, compliance with professional standards, and firm methodology (20%)
• Manage and coach engagement teams through direction, review, and on-the-job development; conduct timely feedback and performance coaching (20%)
• Own client relationships at the engagement level, including proactive communication, expectation setting, issue resolution, and identifying value-added opportunities (15%)
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; monitor scope changes and coordinate billing and realization discussions (10%)
• Contribute to practice development, including proposal support, thought leadership, recruiting, training, and process improvement initiatives (10%)
• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; help implement best practices and process improvements across the Audit practice.

Leadership Expectations

Lead by example, build strong engagement teams, provide meaningful coaching, and foster collaboration and accountability across the practice.

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.
• Travel to client locations as needed, generally within the firm's service area.
• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting (or equivalent assurance experience)
• Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams
• CPA license required
• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, not-for-profit) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

The Sr. Manager, Audit is a key leader within the firm's Audit practice, responsible for leading multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning through issuance, delivering exceptional client service, developing high-performing teams, and supporting practice growth through technical leadership and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to coach and develop future leaders in the Audit practice
• Performance-based incentive opportunities through the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program
• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing firm

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.

Incentive pay is earned and a portion paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role's total compensation.

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment within the firm.

• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.
• Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.