A&A Manager

Location: Wilmington DE
Experience Level: 7 Years of Public Accounting Experience

We are partnered with a wellestablished CPA firm in Wilmington DE that is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounting (A&A) Manager to join its leadership team. This role serves as a key liaison between partners clients and professional staff and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing engagements mentoring teams and building longterm client relationships.

The A&A Manager will oversee multiple audit and accounting engagements simultaneously while helping guide the development and growth of both staff and the firm.

• Manage all phases of audit compilation and review engagements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients maintaining a deep understanding of their businesses
• Plan schedule and staff engagements while managing workflow and budgets
• Supervise review and provide feedback on workpapers reports and financial statements
• Evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Anticipate engagement risks and proactively address issues as they arise
• Keep partners informed of engagement status challenges and proposed solutions
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial statements tax returns and client communications
• Mentor and develop staff through training coaching and performance evaluations
• Assist with billing client fee discussions and collections as needed
• Participate in practice development efforts including client expansion and referral relationships
• Stay informed on economic regulatory and legislative developments impacting clients

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 7 years of public accounting experience with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement management
• Active CPA license required
• Strong background in audit and accounting engagements
• Proven experience supervising mentoring and developing staff
• Excellent clientfacing communication and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Leadership role with meaningful client and team responsibility
• Direct access to partners and involvement in firm strategy
• Opportunity to help grow and shape the audit and accounting practice
• Stable reputable firm with a strong local presence
• Collaborative environment that values quality professionalism and longterm growth

This role is ideal for an A&A professional who wants to take ownership of engagements build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing people and the practice.