Job

Description

Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager – Commercial Clients

Location(s): San Francisco, CA | San Jose, CA – *Bay Area Only

Schedule: HYBRID – 1 Day/Week In-Office | Flexible Work Schedule | Full-Time

ABOUT US

BSP is partnered with a highly respected, established CPA and advisory firm serving a diverse portfolio of privately held, middle-market, and growing businesses throughout California and beyond. Our audit and assurance practice specializes in commercial industries, including manufacturing, distribution, construction, and other complex business sectors. We take pride in our technical expertise, strong client relationships, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional service. We offer the resources and stability of an established firm with the flexibility, autonomy, and long-term advancement opportunities professionals value.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager to join our growing Audit & Assurance practice in either San Francisco or San Jose. This opportunity is ideal for a proven, hands-on Audit Manager with recent, active management experience overseeing commercial audit engagements, particularly within manufacturing, distribution, construction, and related industries. We are looking for a true Audit Manager who can independently own engagements, lead audit teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality audit and assurance services. Candidates must have demonstrated commercial industry expertise and be actively performing audit management responsibilities in their current or most recent role.

*Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid schedule requiring just (1) day per week in-office, competitive compensation, strong leadership support, and meaningful long-term career growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage financial statement audits, reviews, and assurance engagements for privately held and middle-market commercial clients.
• Oversee a portfolio of clients across manufacturing, distribution, construction, and related commercial industries.
• Manage engagements from initial planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, technical review, reporting, and final delivery.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit seniors and staff while overseeing engagement performance, budgets, and deadlines.
• Serve as a primary client contact, developing trusted relationships with business owners, CFOs, controllers, and executive leadership.
• Review financial statements, audit workpapers, internal controls, and technical accounting matters for compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes, strengthen controls, and provide value-added advisory recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership on client service, practice development, and continued growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California CPA license – *REQUIRED
• Current or recent Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager experience within a public accounting firm – *REQUIRED.
• Strong, recent audit experience serving commercial clients, specifically manufacturing, distribution, construction, and related industries.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple audit engagements, client relationships, teams, and deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, and audit methodology.
• Demonstrated experience supervising audit teams, reviewing workpapers, managing engagement budgets, and delivering quality results.
• Excellent technical accounting, communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be able to commute to either the San Francisco or San Jose office as needed.

*Preference for candidates with substantial, hands-on commercial audit management experience rather than primarily nonprofit, governmental, or other noncommercial audit backgrounds.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS – (WHAT'S OFFERED)

• Base Salary: $160,000–$175,000/year (DOE), depending on experience, qualifications, and level.
• Annual Performance Bonus: 8%–10% (9.6% payout in 2025)
• HYBRID Schedule – Only 1 Day/Week In-Office.
• Flexible work hours and strong work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer contributions, subject to plan terms.
• Generous PTO, vacation, holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Professional development, continuing education, and CPA license support.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership and experienced audit teams.
• Direct exposure to partners, firm leadership, and established commercial clients.
• Long-term career stability with opportunities for advancement into senior leadership.
• Additional employee benefits, incentives, and professional growth opportunities.

APPLY NOW - If qualified and interested, please apply directly to this job ad and email your updated resume to the recruiter listed below for prompt review and consideration.

• Recruiter: Ian Kerr
• Email: ian.Kerr@BancroftSP.com

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Equal Opportunity Statement: Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.