Audit Manager- CPA Firm

Direct Staffing Inc

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Kansas City, MO, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

CPA Firm

Audit Manager- CPA Firm

Kansas City, MO

Exp 6-8 years

Degree -Bachelor's

Job Description

CPA firm seeks an Audit Manager with 6 to 8 years of experience in public accounting. This individual reports directly to the firm’s Managing Partner.

This is a leadership role that is responsible for supervising, directing audit teams, and reviewing the audit results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up stages of an audit engagement. Responsibility includes presentation of audit reports and findings to client’s governing body.

Provide training to audit staff – training sessions & on-the-job training. The individual we are seeking should be dedicated to the future of the firm and take a leadership role in growing the audit practice. This position requires a person that will be a long term value to the firm.

Travel:

Overnight travel is minimal.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skills

Possess executive presence – need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present

presentations to clients and potential clients.

Possess solid decision-making skills.

Able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.

Able to be responsible for business development and marketing.

Able to be responsible for engagement profitability including budgets, billings and collections.

Requirements:

CPA designation required.

Permits to practice in Missouri and Kansas (or qualified to obtain)

At least 6 years public accounting experience

Working knowledge of Professional Standards

Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledge

Familiarity with GASB reporting

Single Audit experience

Previous experience with audits of not-for-profit and governmental entities a plus.

Experience working in a paperless environment a plus.

Excellent computer skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc


About this role

Summary

Lead audit teams, review audit results, and develop client relationships in a CPA firm.

Job title

Audit Manager- CPA Firm

Experience level

6-8 years

Industry

accounting

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPAcommunicationdecision-makingresearchbusiness development

Preferred skills

not-for-profitgovernmental entitiespaperless environment

Specializations

public accountingauditGAAPGAASGASB
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

On-site City