Audit Manager
Hantzmon Wiebel • Charlottesville, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 20, 2026
Our Purpose: We exist to provide solutions and create value through our professional services for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in our community.
Our Vision: We are committed to utilizing our position as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia to make a positive difference for our clients and our community.
Our Mission: We will use our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to:
- Nurture future leaders through a supportive, challenging, and enjoyable work environment
- Provide the highest quality professional services to our clients
- Utilize our outstanding team and maximize their effectiveness by promoting a healthy balance between work and daily life
- Work with clients and team members to accomplish their desired results
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
- Review financial statements, workpapers, and complex accounting issues while managing engagement risk, timelines, and budgets
- Serve as the primary client point of contact, building relationships, communicating findings, and delivering value-added insights
- Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, providing ongoing feedback and supporting performance management efforts
- Work with tax specialist to oversee the preparation and/or review of business tax returns, assist with tax planning, and collaborate with tax specialists as needed
- Identify opportunities to expand client services and support overall firm growth initiatives
- Monitor engagement economics (billing, realization, time management) and contribute to operational improvements
- Stay current on audit regulations, maintain CPA licensure, and uphold ethical and independence standards
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree in accounting
- CPA designation or other relevant professional certifications required
- 8+ years’ experience in public accounting
- Experience managing audit engagements from start to finish
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proactive individual with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Curiosity/eagerness to learn and to teach and share knowledge
- Analytical problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required)
- Experience with CCH/Axcess Workflow, Document, Engagement (preferred)
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary compensation based on experience
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Full benefits including:
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Life Insurance