Assurance Manager

The Assurance Manager plays a critical role in the firm’s audit and assurance practice. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-minded professional who thrives in a people-focused environment, can handle multiple assurance engagements with confidence, and enjoys creating a confident, welcoming experience for both clients and staff. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned CPA who enjoys working directly with business owners, leading engagement teams, developing staff, and helping clients navigate complex accounting and financial reporting matters.

Client Service and Engagement Management

• Manage multiple audit, review and compilation engagements from planning through issuance.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager for assigned engagements.
• Develop audit strategies and engagement plans tailored to client risks.
• Review financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable reporting frameworks.
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and within budget.
• Resolve complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues.
• Communicate engagement findings and recommendations to owners, executives, audit committees, and boards of directors.
• Coordinate with tax and advisory professionals to deliver integrated client solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Research complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Interpret and apply GAAP, GAAS, SAS, SSARS, and other professional standards.
• Review workpapers prepared by seniors and staff.
• Maintain compliance with firm quality-control policies and peer-review standards.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, coach, and mentor seniors and staff accountants.
• Provide timely performance feedback and professional development guidance.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Assist in scheduling staff and managing engagement workloads.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.

Practice Development

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added consulting.
• Assist with proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
• Represent the firm within the business and professional community.

Required

• Active CPA license.
• 5-7+ years of public accounting assurance experience.
• At least 2 years of experience managing audit engagements and supervising professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience serving privately held businesses, partnerships, and corporations is preferred.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit software platforms.

Preferred Professional Experience

• Manufacturing and distribution
• Construction and real estate
• Some employee benefit plan audits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Direct interaction with firm leadership
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Autonomy over client engagements
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Continuing professional education and CPA license support
• Career advancement opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values work-life balance
• Downtown Fort Worth office with convenient access to restaurants, entertainment, and free parking

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, standard business hours
• On-site role in Fort Worth, TX

Compensation range

• $160,000-$190,000 per year (based on experience), plus annual performance bonus