External Audit - Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Nashville, Tennessee • Full Time • $119,000–$337,000 / year

Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager you will lead external audit work within our Audit and Assurance practice, guiding client service teams through financial statement audit work that evaluates financial statements, internal controls, and governance and risk processes. As a Senior Manager you will bring advanced judgment, influence, and people leadership to complex engagements, using your experience to shape priorities, direct work through ambiguity, and communicate clear messages to clients and internal stakeholders. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple work streams, coach team members, validate findings, and contribute to reporting that supports trust in financial information.
Responsibilities
- Leading financial statement audit engagements and coordinating deliverables across complex client environments
- Applying audit methodology, accounting guidance, and internal control knowledge to assess financial reporting processes and transaction cycles
- Directing planning, execution, and review activities for audit workstreams across multiple industries and reporting periods
- Reviewing financial documents, disclosures, and supporting schedules to identify misstatements, control gaps, and risk indicators
- Communicating findings, status updates, and technical matters to client leadership and internal stakeholders
- Coaching team members through audit procedures, documentation requirements, and issue resolution
- Developing audit strategies that address regulatory requirements, governance processes, and changing client circumstances
- Validating that work papers, testing results, and audit conclusions align with professional standards and firm guidance
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
- At least one of the following: an active CPA License
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- Demonstrating external audit leadership across complex engagement portfolios
- Applying accounting and financial reporting standards in client-facing settings
- Leveraging GAAS, internal controls, and risk analysis experience
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, change, and competing priorities
- Crafting clear messages that translate findings into actionable insights
- Validating client feedback and adapting approaches across diverse teams

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

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